The terms of the puberty period can have their own individual deviations, which is also the norm. But in some cases, there are no changes at all or they take place at a slowed pace. Then talk about the delay in sexual development. If there are reasons to assume that a teenager has this problem, a specialist examination is required.
The causes of delayed puberty
There are many reasons for this pathology:
- exposure to toxic substances, infections during maternity;
- a hereditary feature, that is, when in a family many have a later pubertal period;
- endocrine disorders;
- any serious illness;
- poor nutrition;
- the delay in sexual development in girls can be due to professional sports;
- organic disorders, such as trauma, the effects of meningitis;
- chromosomal abnormalities;
- frequent stresses, conflicts.
Diagnosis of violations
In order to identify the true cause of the pathology, the doctor must conduct a full-fledged examination:
- conduct an inspection;
- collect a family history;
- to study the results of blood tests;
- do x-ray of internal organs to determine the degree of their maturity.
Analyzing these data, the specialist will be able to give recommendations or to direct to further research.
The treatment for delaying sexual development depends on what caused the disorder. The revealed diseases are subject to cure. If it is a genetic predisposition, then no action is taken. In the case of hormonal failures, special therapy can be performed.
Psychological support is important, especially when delaying sexual development in boys. Since underdevelopment of the genitals, which can be noticeable, for example, when changing clothes for physical education classes, is often the cause of ridicule on the part of classmates.