특발성 성조숙증으로 진단받은 환아 2례에 대한 증례보고

Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study is to report the case of precocious puberty in two children treated by taking herbal medicine. Methods Two patients diagnosed with precocious puberty were prescribed Jogyeongseongjang-tang and were observed the effect of treatment on height, body weight, body composition, sex hormone test. Results During the treatment period, rapid progression of puberty was inhibited, and slow changes in sex hormones and steady growth were achieved. Conclusions This study showed the long-term effects of herbal medicine in treating precocious puberty, but further studies should be conducted for scientific validation.