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Aubrey was recently diagnosed with having Central Precocious Puberty, this is when a child's body begins changing into that of an adult (puberty) too soon. When puberty begins before age 8 in girls and before age 9 in boys, it is considered precocious puberty.
Puberty includes rapid growth of bones and muscles, changes in body shape and size, and development of the body's ability to reproduce.
The cause of precocious puberty often can't be found. Rarely, certain conditions, such as infections, hormone disorders, tumors, brain abnormalities or injuries, may cause precocious puberty. Treatment for precocious puberty typically includes medication to delay further development.
Possible complications of precocious puberty include: Short height. Children with precocious puberty may grow quickly at first and be tall, compared with their peers. But, because their bones mature more quickly than normal, they often stop growing earlier than usual. This can cause them to be shorter than average as adults. Early treatment of precocious puberty, especially when it occurs in very young children, can help them grow taller than they would without treatment.
Most children with central precocious puberty, in which there's no underlying medical condition, can be effectively treated with medication. This treatment, called GnRH analogue therapy, usually includes a monthly injection of a medication, such as leuprolide acetate (Lupron Depot), or triptorelin (Trelstar, Triptodur Kit), which delays further development. Some newer formulations can be given at longer intervals.
The child continues to receive this medication until he or she reaches the normal age of puberty. On average, 16 months after he or she stops receiving the medication, the process of puberty begins again.
The Lupron Depot Medication that Aubrey needs to help stop the precocious puberty is only available in one month doses at this time due manufacturing of the COVID vaccine. The family insurance will only pay a very small part of the cost of the injection. The manufacturer says that is prohibited by law to offer any coupon codes for the medication due to the fact the family has insurance through Veterans Affairs-Department of Defense through the government.
Aubrey's dad, McLean Raybon, served in the Army from 2007-2011, had one tour of duty in Afghanistan. Raybon was injured in the line of duty. He is medically retired from the military and is an active member of Warriors Weekend.
The cost of the medication at this time is approximately $3500 a month after insurance. When a quarterly injection is available it will be $8000 every 3 months.
We are trying to raise money to help with the families out of pocket expenses with the medication, overnight and travel expenses to Texas Children's hospital in Katy. All donations will go directly to the family and we appreciate your prayers and support for Aubrey and her family during this time.
Puberty includes rapid growth of bones and muscles, changes in body shape and size, and development of the body's ability to reproduce.
The cause of precocious puberty often can't be found. Rarely, certain conditions, such as infections, hormone disorders, tumors, brain abnormalities or injuries, may cause precocious puberty. Treatment for precocious puberty typically includes medication to delay further development.
Possible complications of precocious puberty include: Short height. Children with precocious puberty may grow quickly at first and be tall, compared with their peers. But, because their bones mature more quickly than normal, they often stop growing earlier than usual. This can cause them to be shorter than average as adults. Early treatment of precocious puberty, especially when it occurs in very young children, can help them grow taller than they would without treatment.
Most children with central precocious puberty, in which there's no underlying medical condition, can be effectively treated with medication. This treatment, called GnRH analogue therapy, usually includes a monthly injection of a medication, such as leuprolide acetate (Lupron Depot), or triptorelin (Trelstar, Triptodur Kit), which delays further development. Some newer formulations can be given at longer intervals.
The child continues to receive this medication until he or she reaches the normal age of puberty. On average, 16 months after he or she stops receiving the medication, the process of puberty begins again.
The Lupron Depot Medication that Aubrey needs to help stop the precocious puberty is only available in one month doses at this time due manufacturing of the COVID vaccine. The family insurance will only pay a very small part of the cost of the injection. The manufacturer says that is prohibited by law to offer any coupon codes for the medication due to the fact the family has insurance through Veterans Affairs-Department of Defense through the government.
Aubrey's dad, McLean Raybon, served in the Army from 2007-2011, had one tour of duty in Afghanistan. Raybon was injured in the line of duty. He is medically retired from the military and is an active member of Warriors Weekend.
The cost of the medication at this time is approximately $3500 a month after insurance. When a quarterly injection is available it will be $8000 every 3 months.
We are trying to raise money to help with the families out of pocket expenses with the medication, overnight and travel expenses to Texas Children's hospital in Katy. All donations will go directly to the family and we appreciate your prayers and support for Aubrey and her family during this time.