The Physical, Cognitive, and Social/Emotional Effects of Precocious Puberty

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Introduction
First, puberty must be defined as the complicated process of boys and girls sexually maturing to be able and ready to reproduce physically, cognitively, and socially/emotionally. During this time girls (between the ages of eight and fourteen) and boys (between the ages of nine and fifteen) bodies release hormones causing a multitude of changes. Precocious puberty is the abnormally early onset of puberty, before age eight in girls and nine in boys. This early start of maturation for girls and boys has many effects, including physical, cognitive, and social/emotional that may cause some problems. In addition, there are two different types of PP, which include central precocious puberty (Gonadotropin dependent) and peripheral precocious puberty (Gonadotropin independent). Gonadotropin dependent is when the pituitary gland is stimulated to produce gonadotropins (hormones). Then those hormones cause the gonads of both genders to produce sex hormones that are responsible for the advancement of puberty. Whereas gonadotropin independent, is when the sex hormones are responsible for the symptoms, in this case the pituitary gland is not. True CPP/PPP is accountable for prominent secondary sexual characteristics, accelerated bone age, a shorter finishing stature, disproportionate body debut, and psychological issues. With this in mind, this paper will describe the characteristics of precocious puberty including:
1. Causes
2. Symptoms
3. Diagnosis
4. Physical Effects
5. Cognitive Effects
6. Social/Emotional Effects
7. Treatments
By the end, all the aspects above will be explored. Yet, like most medical topics and conditions, PP is still being researched and scientists are discovering new components the more they explore.
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