In the News: Earlier signs of puberty and the challenges faced

“In many circumstances, access to care for precocious puberty has the same issue that we have with access to healthcare in general. Many of these children may not get care in a timely manner.”

Roopa Kanakatti Shankar, M.D., M.S., pediatric endocrinologist, spoke to NBC News about the uptick in early puberty and the importance of access to care for those who need treatment. Read her interview with NBC News.