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September 1983 in “Acta Paediatrica” Dexamethasone effectively normalizes elevated steroid levels in girls with premature adrenarche.
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January 2018 in “Pediatric annals” Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.
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October 2002 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Enzyme activities do not cause early pubic hair in these girls.
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February 2007 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” Low birthweight and rapid weight gain after birth may increase the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome.
June 2025 in “V F Snegirev Archives of Obstetrics and Gynecology” A six-year-old girl has early signs of puberty, needs no treatment, but requires regular check-ups for future health risks.