Puberty Induction in Adolescent Males: Current Practice

Overview

Journal Cureus

Specialty Biomedical Engineering

Date 2022 May 9

PMID 35530907

Authors

Mohammed S Alenazi

Ali M Alqahtani

Mohammad M Ahmad

Eyad M Almalki

Angham Almutair

Mussa Almalki

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Abstract

Puberty is a developmental stage characterized by the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics which leads to complete physical, psychosocial, and sexual maturation. The current practice of hormonal therapy to induce puberty in adolescent males is based on published consensus and expert opinion. Evidence-based guidelines on optimal timing and regimen in puberty induction in males are lacking, and this reflects some discrepancies in practice among endocrinologists. It is worth mentioning that the availability of various hormonal products in markets, their different routes of administration, and patients/parents' preference also have an impact on clinical decisions. This review outlines the current clinical approach to delayed puberty in boys with an emphasis on puberty induction.

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