Question 1

very late puberty possible at age 20?

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Too late: That will be very late for a male or female and full endocrine workup is needed.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: very late puberty?

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Delayed puberty: If a child does not experience breast development by age 13 (in girl) or testicular enlargement by age 14 ( in boy), her/his pubertal development is delayed.

Question 3

can a girl have a very late puberty at age 20?

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Not normal: Puberty generally ranges from 9-14 years old.  If it is delayed beyond that, there is an hormonal problem that must be evaluated by an endocrinologist.

Question 4

very late puberty so would growth hormones help?

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Puberty: Whether a boy as late as 14 or a girl as late as 16, a consultation with an endocrinologist is very important to determine why puberty is late in onset. If growth hormone deficiency is established, growth hormone will definitely help. However, if there is something wrong with the testes or ovaries, treatment will be different.

Question 5

very late puberty. getting worried. so would growth hormones help?

Accepted Answer

Puberty: Whether a boy as late as 14 or a girl as late as 16, a consultation with an endocrinologist is very important to determine why puberty is late in onset. If growth hormone deficiency is established, growth hormone will definitely help. However, if there is something wrong with the testes or ovaries, treatment will be different.

Question 6

at 12 i was avg. wgt (45kg). over next few years i got very skinny, still had fat tho, just no muscle development. had very very late puberty?? 18 now

Accepted Answer

Late puberty: You should see a primary doctor as soon as possible!

(Spent 27 years in Sydney before coming to USA. Visited QLD only once and had a good time. Now I am 72 and still working hard and enjoying life.)

Question 7

i am experiencing  small testes. the following also describe me: very late puberty and abnormally small penis. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: One's regular pediatrician, a pediatric endocrinologist, or an adolescent medicine doctor all have experience with the normal development of boys to men. One concern is whether or not there is low sex hormones. Sometimes, a smaller penis is normal or may run in the family. Chromosomal analysis is sometimes done to see if there is a genetic cause. A pediatric urologist can also help.

Question 8

if i have hypogonadism, is it too late to start treatment for puberty?

Accepted Answer

It is never too late: No matter what age you can start  at any age, some have said though that response might not be as dramatic as when you treat during the typical age of puberty.

Question 9

is there a treatment for precocious puberty?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If central precocious puberty requires treatment, typically pediatric endocrinologists use either injections of depo-lupron which are given monthly (some will use even longer lasting) or the supprelin implant which lasts about a year before it needs to be replaced.

Question 10

is there any treatment for precocious puberty in kids?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depending on the cause of early puberty, treatment is available. Treatment is normally provided by pediatric endocrinologists.

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