orals Endocrine Nurses' Society of Australasia 2013

Precocious Puberty - the Auckland Experience. (#8)

Valerie M Cheetham 1
  1. Auckland District Health Board, Epsom, AUCK, New Zealand

Precocious Puberty - the Auckland Experience.Our service cares for children in the Auckland region with Precious Puberty.It is an uncommon disorder, not well known among the general public.When parents see signs of puberty and very acccelerated growth in their child they are often understandably distressed and very concerned.After seeing a Paediatric Endocrinologist the family is referred to the Endocrine Nurses for formal testing.  If Precocious Puberty is confirmed the child is commenced on GnRH analogue therapy.This presentation gives an overview of our experience with Precocious Puberty