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Q: Sexual development and delayed puberty

asked by: DoctorQuestion on July 30th, 2008

i am a 27 male that has delayed puberty. i was wondering if this is normal and what treatments could i take. i currently dont have a physician and i am a little embarassed to tell anyone including my parents. as far as think i have little facial hair, my voice is still high, testicles and penis have not grown. i due have some pubic hair but little.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on July 31st, 2008

Mens Conditions Answer A4501

At your age (27) delayed puberty does not exist. Complete sexual development in men should end by 16 years of age. If sexual development ends between 16 and 20 years old it is considered to be delayed puberty. If sexual development does not end after age 20 that could be a permanent condition called sexual infantilism.

You may want to consult an endocrinologist to check if your genitals and other sexual characteristics are still not fully developed.

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