[Hormonal regulation of the processes of growth and sexual maturation in girls with accelerated physical development].

The peculiarities of physical growth and sexual maturity were investigated in 300 girls with accelerated physical development aged 9 to 17 years. It was found, that maximum rates of the somatic formation, a high level of the growth hormone and testosterone as well as low estradiol secretion are seen during the prepubescent stage of maturity. After the menarche the somatic formation rates, the growth hormone and testosterone secretion decrease, whereas estradiol secretion progressively rises.