It is important to understand the indications of adolescence and their age ranges. Therefore, the development of breasts or growth of genital or armpit hair in girls before the age of 8 and the increase in testicular volume or growth of genital or armpit hair in boys before the age of 9 is defined as 'precocious puberty'. 

'Early puberty' is characterized by the development of puberty symptoms in boys between the ages of 9-10.5 and girls between 8 and 9, while menstruation before the age of 10 is defined as early menstruation.

The criteria for the decision to treat precocious puberty are as follows:

The onset of puberty symptoms before the age of 8 in girls and 9 in boys,

Rapid progression of puberty symptoms and physical development,

Advanced bone age and rapid progression of bone age,

Predicted adult height is expected to fall below the genetic height target,

Determining the risk of early menstruation in girls using ultrasound measurements and hormone values or early menstruation (before the age of 10),

Psychosocial and behavioral problems.

Early onset of puberty is one of the most common problems in children aged 8-9 years. If your child's body develops in a way that differs from their peers, it can lead to depression. In such a case, you should get your child's bone age and hormone levels checked as soon as possible.

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