Not all children with early puberty need the same level of testing or treatment, says new guideline

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A new Endocrine Society guideline challenges the one-size-fits-all approach to precocious puberty, suggesting that certain children, particularly older girls with slowly progressing cases, may not require intensive testing or treatment. The recommendations represent a shift toward more individualized assessment, potentially reducing unnecessary medical intervention for low-risk patients. The guideline acknowledges that early puberty presents differently across age groups and progression rates, warranting stratified clinical approaches rather than uniform protocols.