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April 1997 PMID 9093289

Secondary sexual characteristics and menses in young girls seen in office practice: a study from the Pediatric Research in Office Settings network.

M E Herman-Giddens, E J Slora, R C Wasserman, C J Bourdony, M V Bhapkar, G G Koch, C M Hasemeier

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Overall, the discussions reflect strong interest with posts highlighting the racial differences in puberty onset, such as earlier development in African-American girls, and emphasizing the need for updated clinical criteria. The tone indicates respect for the study's findings while exploring potential implications for healthcare practices.

AgreementModerate agreement

The discussions generally acknowledge the importance of the study, with some posts emphasizing the significance of racial differences in puberty onset.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity about the topic, especially regarding racial disparities and implications for healthcare.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts involve some discussion about measurement methods and relevance, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest moderate recognition of the study's importance for pediatric practice and understanding puberty timing.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined the timing of secondary sexual characteristics and menstruation in girls aged 3-12 across the U.S., finding that African-American girls tend to develop these signs earlier than white girls.
  • On average, African-American girls began breast development at around 8.87 years and pubic hair at 8.78 years, while white girls started later at approximately 9.96 and 10.51 years, respectively; menstruation also started earlier in African-American girls at about 12.16 years compared to 12.88 years in white girls.
  • The findings indicate that girls in pediatric practices are showing signs of puberty at younger ages than traditional norms, suggesting healthcare providers may need to update their criteria for diagnosing early puberty, especially considering racial differences.
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@deutscheritreer @KoLa1165 9a- Evaluation of the Peabody Developmental Gross Motor Scales for Young children of African American land Hispanic Backgrounds. https://t.co/Gkn3mgVk32 9b- Secondary Sexual Characteristics and Menses in Young Girls Seen in Office Practice. https://t.co/grmSv9CbS1

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