The Myths & Realities of Precocious Puberty
Early puberty—especially in girls—has become a topic of mainstream conversation, one that has raised significant concern for many parents, and everyone concerned with the issue has a pet theory about what’s to blame.
The downward shift in female pubertal age been well documented epidemiologically, and in recent years it has received considerable media attention.
But is it really a new phenomenon? Probably not. Does it have real health consequences? Very definitely.