Systematic Review of Herbal Medicine Treatment for Boys with Precocious Puberty
Journal · 대한한방소아과학회지 (2024)
Original authors · Shin YR, Ahn KS, et al.
DOI · 10.7778/kjop.2024.074
Summary
A systematic review of herbal medicine (modified Jibaekjihwang-tang, Daebo-eumhwan) treatment efficacy in boys with precocious puberty. Seven studies were analyzed for bone age progression rate, testicular volume, and testosterone levels.
Key figures
Bone age progression suppression
Bone age slowing 0.6 years
Included studies
7 studies
Statistical significance
p<0.01
Conclusion
Herbal medicine treatment significantly slowed bone age progression in boys with precocious puberty and also showed effects on testosterone level stabilization, presenting potential as adjunctive treatment to GnRH agonists.
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