Early Puberty in Girls: The Essential Guide to Coping with This Common Problem

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Aus dem Klappentext: <b>The definitive book about early puberty in girls―what it is, how it happens, when to be concerned, and how it should be treated.<br><br></b>In recent years, the issue of early puberty in girls has become a well-publicized topic. But the messages from the medical establishment and the media have been confusing and often conflicting. Now Dr. Paul Kaplowitz, a pediatric endocrinologist who has treated children for more than twenty years, has written a comprehensive and completely accessible book on the subject―the perfect guide for parents concerned about their daughters’ premature development. Inside, they will find the answers to many questions, including<br><br>• <b>What are the hormonal and physical changes of normal puberty?</b> Breast development, pubic and underarm hair, body odor, menarche <br>(a girl’s first period), and the pubertal growth spurt<br>• <b>How do we know if puberty is starting too early?</b> The age and circumstances under which a girl can mature too soon; why this is occurring earlier than in the past, and why that age is earlier for African American girls<br>• <b>What effects does the early onset of puberty have on the behavior and emotional health of young girls? </b>From anxiety and withdrawal to worries about stunted growth, earlier periods, and earlier sexual activity<br>• <b>Is it because the environment or our fats cells?</b> An in-depth look at the potential culprits: chemicals and hormones in the environment, family relationships, stress, and increasing obesity<br>• <b>To treat or not to treat?</b> The six essential questions whose answers will determine whether treatment is necessary for your early-maturing daughter<br>• <b>How should a family prepare for a visit to a specialist?</b> Important tips for getting the most out of a visit to a pediatric endocrinologist<br><br>Dr. Kaplowitz also details extensive case histories that will help parents understand the real issues that may appear in girls’ lives. Reassuring, authoritative, and thoroughly detailed, <i>Early Puberty in Girls</i> is a must-have book for every parent of a young girl.