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February 2019 in “Environment international” This study found that higher prenatal and early childhood lead exposure may be associated with delayed pubertal development in girls, but not in boys, in Mexico City.
April 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This case report details the investigation and management of a 3-year-old girl with precocious pseudopuberty due to a Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor, highlighting the importance of early recognition and accurate diagnosis for effective treatment and prognosis.
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January 1988 in “Deep Blue (University of Michigan)” This study found that early adolescent girls who perceive themselves as undergoing pubertal changes report more intense and variable moods, with hormone activity and perceived pubertal status independently predicting mood fluctuations.
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April 2013 in “Homo” In this study, 7-10-year-old Polish children showed a significant increase in skin pigmentation levels, with girls exhibiting this change more prominently than boys, suggesting an early sign of puberty.
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October 2006 in “Pediatrics in review” This review discusses the complexities and factors influencing the management of precocious puberty in children, concluding that genetic influences are more significant than environmental ones. It reports no new research findings.