Will babies drinking soy milk lead to precocious puberty?

Written by Yan Xin Liang
Pediatrics
Updated on September 11, 2024
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Soy milk is a rather nutritious food, containing rich plant protein and phospholipids, as well as vitamins B1, B2, and folic acid. Additionally, it contains iron, calcium, minerals, and other nutrients, making it an exceptional source of nutrition for children. It is generally fine for babies to drink soy milk in moderation as it can supplement various nutrients in the body. However, it should not be consumed in excess, as some studies have indicated that excessive consumption of soy milk could lead to pseudoprecocious puberty, which refers to early breast development. But, this is only pseudoprecocity, so there is no need for excessive worry. At the same time, attention should also be paid to other aspects of the diet, such as not consuming too many beverages and avoiding out-of-season vegetables.

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Precocious puberty, if identified and treated early, can allow for normal height growth. Precocious puberty refers to an abnormal condition where secondary sexual characteristics develop in girls before the age of eight and in boys before the age of nine. Based on the mechanism of onset and clinical presentation, it can be categorized into central precocious puberty and peripheral precocious puberty. The main risks of precocious puberty include shorter adult height, earlier sexual behavior, suppressed personality, and more. The primary goal of treatment is to improve the adult height of the affected child. Early detection and prompt treatment are crucial for improving the prognosis of children with precocious puberty. In addition to daily observations for signs of secondary sexual characteristics, it is also important to monitor for any sudden growth spurts in children under the age of ten.

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What are good foods for girls with precocious puberty to eat?

Girls with precocious puberty should primarily consume green, seasonal foods with no added ingredients, such as vegetables, fruits, and meats. It's best to eat seasonal products and avoid off-season fruits, like those transported from far away, as they often contain additives that can exacerbate precocious puberty. Additionally, in everyday life, including snacks and fried foods, as well as some fast foods, it is best not to consume these at all. Dairy products, soy products, and honey products, which tend to contain higher levels of estrogen, should also be avoided or consumed minimally.

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What are the effects of precocious puberty in girls?

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Will babies drinking soy milk lead to precocious puberty?

Soy milk is a rather nutritious food, containing rich plant protein and phospholipids, as well as vitamins B1, B2, and folic acid. Additionally, it contains iron, calcium, minerals, and other nutrients, making it an exceptional source of nutrition for children. It is generally fine for babies to drink soy milk in moderation as it can supplement various nutrients in the body. However, it should not be consumed in excess, as some studies have indicated that excessive consumption of soy milk could lead to pseudoprecocious puberty, which refers to early breast development. But, this is only pseudoprecocity, so there is no need for excessive worry. At the same time, attention should also be paid to other aspects of the diet, such as not consuming too many beverages and avoiding out-of-season vegetables.

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Babies crossing their legs is not a sign of precocious puberty. There is a clinical sign in children called "leg crossing syndrome," primarily occurring in either sex, where children experience pleasure through the friction of the skin between their legs. This condition is often a form of masturbation, seeking self-comfort and stimulation to achieve a sense of relief. Possible causes include increased secretions due to poor local hygiene, leading to babies rubbing against each other, thus manifesting a sense of sexual satisfaction. Additionally, parasitic infections can cause itching in the perineal area, leading to symptoms of leg crossing syndrome. If parents notice this behavior, they should guide the child gradually and persuasively without scolding, while also maintaining cleanliness in the affected area and enhancing education about sexuality. Precocious puberty is mostly characterized by the development of breasts and other secondary sexual characteristics, so there is a difference between the two conditions.