Delayed Puberty: What Parents Need to Know

摘要

Your doctor will ask about your teen's health and medicines. The doctor will also want to know whether your child has noticed any signs of puberty or if there's a family history of delayed puberty. Your child will have a physical exam and also might have blood tests to check hormone levels. The doctor will check your child’s growth by measuring height and weight, and doing an X-ray of the hand to see if his or her bones are developing more slowly than usual. Sometimes, a doctor can see signs of puberty that you or your teen might not have noticed.