Puberty Disorders: The transition from childhood to adolescence involves significant hormonal changes, largely regulated by the hypothalamus and pituitary glands. When these glands function abnormally, it can lead to disorders of puberty, such as delayed puberty and precocious puberty. Dr. Prashant Gaikwad, a renowned endocrinologist, specializes in diagnosing and treating these conditions, ensuring personalized care for each patient.
Delayed Puberty: Delayed puberty is diagnosed when there are no signs of puberty by age 14 in boys and age 13 in girls.
Causes of Delayed Puberty:
Chronic Illnesses: Conditions like diabetes, anorexia, bulimia, and excessive exercise can delay puberty.
Endocrine Disorders: Issues with the pituitary or thyroid glands, such as hypothyroidism, can cause delays.
Genetic Disorders: Turner syndrome (irregular or missing X chromosome in girls) and Klinefelter syndrome (extra X chromosome in boys) can impact puberty.
Medical Treatments: Chemotherapy, radiation, and trauma to the head can interfere with hormone production.
Tumors: Noncancerous or cancerous tumors near the brain's hormone-releasing glands can delay puberty.
Symptoms of Delayed Puberty:
Lack of breast development in girls by age 13
Lack of testicular enlargement in boys by age 14
Absence of pubic hair in both boys and girls.
