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A member asked:

Dr suggested we give testosterone injections to my 10 year old child because he has micropenis, i'm scared to give him ( it is 4 cm) what doyou advice?

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Dr. Fletcher Derrick answered

Specializes in Urology

Wait: 10 yrs old is little early for puberty. Let nature take its course. Hormones can always be given at an older age with little risk for other problems

Answered 9/26/2016

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