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This is the homepage of the puberty forums at FatherMag.com and is for responses to the FatherMag.com puberty articles.
The focus is on premature puberty, which these days usually means virilization as a result of what is known medically as premature adrenarche, or pronounced adrenarche, or exaggerated adrenarche. The symptoms include pubic hair and body odor.
In girls, this virilization is often the first symptom of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Early virilization in boys is less apt to be considered pathological, and has received less attention. But as happened with girls, this attitude will likely change as the long-term effects become more apparent.
High insulin levels are known to cause an exaggerated adrenal response to ACTH. Insulin insensitivity is a characteristic of these virilized children, and the insulin sensitizer metformin reduces their androgen levels.
Post your puberty related message here. Please note that this site is neither operated by nor reviewed by medical practitioners. We do not offer medical advice. This board is for the exchange of personal experiences of parents. All messages are moderated, and no messages will be posted with graphic descriptions of child sexual behavior, nor messages attacking a parent's right to get medical treatment for children with late or early puberty.
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