Pediatric Endocrinologist

Childhood Obesity

Can Childhood Obesity Trigger Early Puberty in Girls?

Childhood Obesity

Parents of young girls often feel concerned when signs of puberty appear earlier than expected, especially if their daughter is carrying extra weight. Childhood obesity has been linked in multiple studies to shifts in the timing of pubertal development, with stronger evidence in girls. Excess body fat can influence hormone levels and signalling pathways that […]