Medical articles of Puberty disorders

23/09/2025
Dr James Greening
General paediatrician and paediatric endocrinologist
Pubertal issues in adolescent boys and girls: What parents need to know
From changes in body shape and growth patterns to the emotional challenges that accompany adolescence, puberty can feel overwhelming. In this article, a consultant paediatrician explores common pubertal issues in boys and girls, explains what is considered normal, and highlights when it may be important to seek medical advice.
01/11/2023
Professor Sze May Ng OBE
Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist and Consultant Paediatrician
Understanding puberty disorders
In her latest online article, Professor Sze May Ng OBE gives us her insights into puberty disorders. She talks about the common signs and symptoms, how to differentiate between normal puberty and puberty disorders, medicals test used to diagnose puberty disorders, treatment options and the long-term effects or complications.
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09/09/2020
Dr Helen Spoudeas
Paediatric and adolescent endocrinologist
Delayed puberty: late bloomer or medical condition?
Girls on average begin puberty with a growth spurt at 11 and menstruate at 13. Boys, on the other hand, begin their growth spurt at 14 and start growing a beard around 17. If you have reached these milestones but are yet to notice any changes to your body, you may be experiencing delayed puberty. So, what's causing it? Dr Helen Spoudeas, a leading endocrinologist based in London explains.
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10/05/2017
Dr Helen Spoudeas
Paediatric and adolescent endocrinologist
Early puberty: what are the causes and how is it treated?
Dr Helen Spoudeas, a consultant paediatric endocrinologist, explains what early puberty is, what the symptoms are, what causes it and how it can be treated.
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