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Delayed Puberty What is delayed puberty? Delayed puberty is a phrase used to describe when a boy or girl has passed the usual age of onset of puberty with no physical or hormonal signs that it is beginning. Puberty is the process of physical changes by which a child's body becomes an adult body capable of reproduction. How long will will delayed puberty last? Puberty may be delayed for several years and still occur normally. This form of delayed puberty is called constitutional delay. Symptoms of delayed puberty The most common symptoms of delayed puberty are:
What causes delayed puberty? There are several cause of delayed puberty. The most common causes of delayed puberty are:
Treatment for delayed puberty Delayed puberty can be treated. In some cases, treatment may involve hormone therapy or surgery to correct an anatomical problem. The exact type of treatment fo delayed puberty will depend on:
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