Puberty is a process in which the body changes morphologically, from the body of a boy to the body of an adult human. This process includes rapid growth of bones and muscles, a change in body shape and size, as well as the acquisition of the ability to reproduce.

The normal puberty period occurs at the age of 8-12 in girls and 9-14 in boys. Therefore, the period of puberty is considered early, if it appears before the age of eight in girls, or before the age of nine in boys.

The cause of precocious puberty is generally unknown, but in rare cases precocious puberty appears in the wake of infection, tumor, hormonal imbalance or some trauma. Treatment generally includes drugs that prevent precocious puberty.

Symptoms of precocious puberty :

Precocious puberty means that one of the following symptoms appears before a healthy puberty.

For girls:

- Breasts begin to grow.

- The appearance of the first menstruation.

In boys:

- An increase in the size of the testicles and penis.

- The appearance of hair on the face, and it is generally above the upper lip (mustache).

- The voice becomes rougher.

- For both sexes, the appearance of pubic and underarm hair, rapid growth, the appearance of acne, and an adult-like body odor is an indication of sexual puberty.