Q Can Korean medicine alone completely treat precocious puberty?
A When bone age is significantly advanced, conventional treatment must be combined; Korean medicine serves a complementary role.
Detailed Answer
When bone age exceeds chronological age by two or more years, conventional treatments such as GnRH agonist injections take priority. Korean medicine is most effective as a complement — reducing side effects of conventional treatment and improving overall constitution. When the bone-age gap is within one year, Korean medicine alone is often sufficient.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, we provide honest guidance on whether referral to conventional medicine is necessary based on bone-age results. It is our principle not to recommend unnecessary treatment.
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