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Puberty can feel overwhelming for any family, but when it starts earlier than expected in a child with hydrocephalus, it can bring even more questions and concerns. If you’ve noticed unexpected physical or emotional changes in your child and are wondering what they mean, you’re not alone. This webinar is designed to help you better understand by offering clear, compassionate guidance on what early puberty may look like, how it’s evaluated, and how decisions about monitoring or treatment are made.
Learning Objectives
Participants will learn how to:

Understand what precocious puberty is
Recognize early signs of puberty in children of different genders
Learn how age, gender, ethnicity, and environmental factors may influence early puberty
Understand what diagnostic testing may involve and what to expect
Learn why treatment may be recommended and what factors are considered

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Early Changes, Big Questions: Precocious Puberty and Hydrocephalus
March 18, 2026 | 07:00 PM ET

Presenter:
Rebecca Persky, MD
Pediatric Endocrinology Attending, Children’s National Hospital.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, George Washington University School of Medicine