Re: adolescence
zkadhem - 06-22-09 00:44

Any premature puberty i,e signs of puberty before age of 9 in boys is alarming signs to investigate.
Testosterone is used in any patient with hypergonadotropic hypogonadism.The earlies treatment the better.
Genetic tests: when there is suspicion of some kind of syndromes.

This topic is very big and there are so many things associated with it.

Re: adolescence
conym5 - 06-22-09 07:52

yes.. u r correct zkadhem

Re: adolescence
mtniharika - 11-25-09 14:08

beginning of puberty: 9.5 to 14 years of age


first pubertal change: enlargement of the testicles


penis enlargement: begins approximately one year after the testicles begin enlarging


appearance of pubic hair: 13.5 years of age


hair under the arms, on the face, voice change, and acne: 15 years of age


nocturnal emissions (or wet dreams): 14 years of age

Re: adolescence
conym5 - 11-26-09 11:06

1. hormone test..TSH. GNRH, LH, testosterone, FSH, u/s abdomen and pelvis
2.genetical tets...chromosomal studies for genotype and chromosomal studies

Re: adolescence
babbu5508 - 02-23-11 02:23

In boys, testicular enlargement is the first physical manifestation of puberty (and is termed gonadarche). Testes in prepubertal boys change little in size from about 1 year of age to the onset of puberty, averaging about 2–3 cm in length and about 1.5–2 cm in width. Testicular size continues to increase throughout puberty, reaching maximal adult size about 6 years after the onset of puberty.

Re: adolescence
nadjia - 02-23-11 07:22

Hormone test

Re: adolescence
sudha2015 - 02-28-11 08:24

puberty is Normal in mlaes from 9-14 yrs
when do u order
1. hormone test?hypergonadism
2.genetical tets?for chromosal study
3. start treating the pt with testosterone

Re: adolescence
babbu5508 - 02-28-11 10:32

puberty is Normal in mlaes from 9-14 yrs
when do u order
1. hormone test? testosterone,FSH,LH
2.genetical tets? karyotyping
3. start treating the pt with testosterone? once cause is found to be hypogonadism

Re: adolescence
sudha2015 - 03-31-11 01:25

ok

Re: adolescence
babbu5508 - 03-31-11 11:46

ur welcome