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PCOS is a complex condition that can lead to serious health issues, but early diagnosis and treatment can reduce these risks.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” An 8-year-old boy's early puberty was caused by a rare hormone-secreting brain tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
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Careful diagnosis is crucial for premature pubarche, as 20% of cases have other conditions.
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