Precocious puberty in boys: current insights into etiology, genetic advances, and environmental factors - Takeaways - MDSpire

Precocious puberty in boys: current insights into etiology, genetic advances, and environmental factors

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  • Maria Elisa Amodeo

  • Giulia Mirra

  • Annalisa Deodati

  • Stefano Cianfarani

  • July 16, 2026

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    Central precocious puberty (CPP) in males is defined by testicular volume >4 mL before age 9, resulting from early activation of the HPG axis.

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    The prevalence of brain lesions in males with CPP has decreased significantly, now estimated at 6-8%, compared to historical rates of 40-75%.

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    Identified risk factors for intracranial lesions in CPP include neurological symptoms, early pubertal onset, and maternal age at menarche above 11 years.

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    Idiopathic CPP is the majority of cases in males, with key genetic mutations linked to pubertal regulation identified in recent studies.

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    Environmental factors, particularly endocrine-disrupting chemicals, have been implicated in influencing the timing of puberty in boys.

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