Can Puberty Cause Pcos

Girls who show signs of puberty early — such as developing underarm or pubic hair before age 8 — may be at greater risk for PCOS later on.

Can PCOS happen before puberty?

Preadolescents with PCOS had significantly earlier onset of pubarche and thelarche than adolescents with PCOS, by 1.9 and 1.5 yrs, respectively (P = 0.018, 0.030). In addition to earlier puberty, PCOS developed 2.1 years sooner after thelarche in preadolescents than in adolescents.

Does PCOS start in childhood?

Though doctors are not certain what causes polycystic ovary syndrome, it runs in families and some signs can show up in early childhood. Both of these circumstances suggest that children are born with PCOS. Symptoms usually appear within the first year of life.