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Urology (Expert Forum)
belated puberty
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jul 20, 2005 12:00AM
, Jul 20, 2005 12:00AM
There can be several causes of delayed puberty - either problems with the hormone secretion from the hypothalamus, or problems with the testes themselves.
Blood tests looking at the LH, FSH and testosterone level should be considered to evaluate for these conditions. If there is a testicular mass detected on physical exam, an ultrasound should be considered to evaluate this.
If there is evidence of neurological disease, or if the bloodwork points to a hypothalamic disorder, a head MRI should be done to further evaluate this.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
Blood tests looking at the LH, FSH and testosterone level should be considered to evaluate for these conditions. If there is a testicular mass detected on physical exam, an ultrasound should be considered to evaluate this.
If there is evidence of neurological disease, or if the bloodwork points to a hypothalamic disorder, a head MRI should be done to further evaluate this.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
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