Effect of Herbal Medicine on Pubertal Progression Rate in Girls with Precocious Puberty: A Cohort Study
Journal · Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism (2024)
Original authors · Ahn SJ, Park KR, et al.
DOI · 10.1515/jpem-2024-0087
Summary
Eighty girls with precocious puberty were compared over 12 months between an herbal medicine (modified Jibaekjihwang-hwan) treatment group and a GnRH agonist treatment group regarding pubertal progression rate. Both groups showed pubertal suppression effects.
Key figures
Participants
80 patients
Follow-up period
12 months
Bone age suppression
BA/CA reduction
Conclusion
Herbal medicine can serve as an alternative treatment for regulating pubertal progression in mild precocious puberty.
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