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Adolescent delayed puberty occurs when a child (12-17 years of age) does not start puberty at the same age range as their peers.
214-456-5959
Fax: 214-456-5963
469-303-2400
Fax: 469-303-2407
469-488-7000
Fax: 469-488-7001
An adolescent’s body starts making sex hormones during puberty. When these body changes do not occur or progress normally, the child has delayed puberty.
It is more common in boys than girls.
Girls
Boys
Most delayed puberty cases turn out perfectly fine, and the adolescent will undergo puberty at a later age.