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Q: Delayed Puberty
asked by: wizard222 on January 23rd, 2008
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I turned 17 last week, and I still feel as if I'm a kid. I have next to no pubic hair - none under my arm, chest, face..nothing. I'm also very slim and small for my age too, as well as having a somewhat higher pitched voice.

I've already been to the doctor about this, and even the hospital in which they gave me a few doses of testosterone (I think that's what it's called).

I'm growing to feel really depressed lately, and lacking confidence. I stay up too late, am miserable around people and tend to feel unhappy when I shouldn't be. As well as failing to do work, and lacking in concentration during college.

Anyone one else in the same boat? Or at least any advice as to when puberty might 'kick-in'.

Thanks
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MiseEire
replied on January 24th, 2008
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If you're genuinely worried about this, keep consulting your doctor. They'll know whether it's best to continue testosterone treatment or whether it's unnecessary. Puberty tends to hit men at an older age than women. I'm 22 and have probably transformed quite a lot since I was 17. More body hair, more muscle tone etc. Don't beat yourself up about it anyway because this type of thing is usually treatable.
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fungugitusorsomething
replied on March 10th, 2008
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Lemme suggest what you do
GET YOUR TESTOSTERONE LEVELS UP
The best way to do is something competitive. Just the competition will rear up your levels. Winning will bring them up even more!Hell, im pretty sure even video games work for this sort of thing.

Anyway, that does bite for you. When i was 12 i had hit puberty before the 13 year olds in my school. Had more hair in my armpits and..well... you know, than any of them. Well im not sure about "You know" but we had a competition for the armpits.


One other note. There are a couple types of puberty, all of end with extreme signs of puberty, basically the end, but some of puberty types rushed.

Please note what im about to tell you is not professional, just my opinion.

Regular puberty-12(or 13) to 20ish----Puberty happens over time. The sudden rush and rapid growth happening at the end signals when it stops.

Delayed puberty-anywhere from 15-18 to 20ish----Puberty was delayed and will now seems to rush. So much, infact, that growing pains will probably occur. All hair grows in very fast and muscles develop quickly(good time to decide to become a body builder)

You'll know when you hit it, kid, just remember, Depression=Lower testosterone levels, and thats what is used in puberty, so go out there and win a few competitions. Beat a few people up(in competitions i mean...sort of), impress some girls, gain some popularity and BAM your levels are through the roof.
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marvel
replied on March 11th, 2008
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It's interesting to read how you're feeling, because what you're feeling now is how I felt during my teenage years while I was going through puberty. You never know, it might be puberty itself that is causing you to feel like this: The staying up late, irritability etc.

There are many men who have very small amounts of body hair and who are small in stature: those are just the cards genetics dealt.

Be patient. Sometimes puberty can be quite delayed. If, by the time you're 20, you are not experiencing any changes, then I would think it's time for intensive testosterone therapy. Until then, I wouldn't worry too much about it. I know it sucks, because it's an expectation at your age to go through 'the change', but everyone's different.
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cryptorchid
replied on May 11th, 2008
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Certainly have an endocrinologist do all the exams, because at this age it could be delayed puberty which is ussually diagnose at 16 or 17 years of age.

but do get a few endo's to exam you because you could end up on Testosterone for the rest of your life, and that needs very careful examination
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