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Pediatric Endocrinology (Expert Forum)
low testosterone level in young boy
Answered by
Deanna L Aftab Guy, MD - Short Stature, thyroid, Pituitary abnormalit, Puberty concerns, Rapid Growth, Adrenal problems, Parathyroid abnormal, Rickets and bone dis
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
Nashville - TN
Questions in the Pediatric Endocrinology forum are answered by Dr. Deanna L Aftab Guy, affiliated with Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. Topics covered include adrenal problems, diabetes insipidus, menstrual irregularities, obesity, parathyroid abnormalities, pituitary abnormalities, puberty concerns, rapid growth, rickets and bone disease, short stature, and thyroid.
low testosterone level in young boy
by MomofM, Sep 20, 2008 02:28PM
My 9-year old son seems to have all the sypmtoms of low testosterone: Very attached to Mom and Dad and home, won't defend himself, won't wrestle or play chase games, feels weak, has a long attention span, no moodiness whatsoever. We have celebrated many of these qualities until this year - he has started separating from the other boys becasue they are too "rough" for him. Unfortunatley, he has very male interests: sports, scores, science, competing etc. So i was wondering if there is anything "natural" to do to give his testosterone level a boost.
The only unusual physical symptoms i notice are constipation and enlarged pupils.
Thanks for any thoughts or information on the subject,
The only unusual physical symptoms i notice are constipation and enlarged pupils.
Thanks for any thoughts or information on the subject,
Doctor's Answer
by Deanna L Aftab Guy, MD, Sep 21, 2008 08:17PM
, Sep 21, 2008 08:17PMTo: MomofM
at age 9 he should not really have testosterone levels measureable, I would not put this on hormones, work with your pediatrician, he is only 9! He may indeed just have some separation issues, confidence issues and other concerns that are not to be blamed on hormones, please be sure that he is allowed to pursue what makes him happy and support all his positive aspects, do not pursue hormone replacement unless his doctor finds a true problem.
What hormonal problem could be causing these problems?
Why would joint damage be associated with rapid growth & Low testoterone? (Is it because with low testosterone it takes longer for the growth plates to harden?)
Linda Billings, RN
I appreciate any help.