DELAYED PUBERTY AND EFFECT OF HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES ON IT

Puberty that happens late is called delayed puberty. This means a child's physical signs of sexual maturity don’t appear by age 12 in girls or age 14 in boys. This includes breast or testicle growth, pubic hair, and voice changes. These are known as secondary sexual characteristics.

CAUSES: -

Delayed puberty most often has no known cause. In some cases, it may run in families.

OTHER CAUSES:-

• Chromosomal problems
• Genetic disorder
• Chronic illness
• Tumors of the pituitary gland or hypothalamus
• Underactive pituitary gland (hypopituitarism)
• Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
• Abnormal development of the reproductive system
• Inability of the body to use androgen hormones (complete androgen insensitivity syndrome)
• Too much exercise
• Severe lack of eating (anorexia).

CONCLUSION: - There are many Homoeopathic remedies which can help in managing the problems associated with delayed puberty. One should consult with their nearest homoeopathic physician soon for getting delayed puberty managed.