With more than two decades of trusted paediatric endocrine care in the UAE, our multidisciplinary team supports young patients and their families through a sensitive and thorough diagnostic process, ensuring timely intervention and individualised treatment.
Common Conditions We Treat for Pubertal Disorders
- Precocious Puberty (early puberty)
- Delayed Puberty
- Central (true) Precocious Puberty
- Peripheral Precocious Puberty
- Hypogonadism (primary or secondary)
- Constitutional Delay of Growth and Puberty
- Kallmann Syndrome
- Turner Syndrome
- Hormone-related genetic disorders
- Pubertal gynecomastia in boys
- Adrenarche
- Thelarche
When to Seek Evaluation
You should consider seeing a paediatric endocrinologist if your child or teenager shows:
- Signs of puberty before age 8 in girls or age 9 in boys
- No signs of puberty by age 13 in girls or age 14 in boys
- Emotional or psychological distress linked to pubertal development
- Menstrual irregularities in early teens
- Excessive hair growth or acne at an unusually young age
- Rapid pace of pubertal progress
- Slow or arrest of pubertal progress
- Abnormal sequence of puberty like pubic hair before breast development in girls or before testicular enlargement in boys
How We Can Help
At Imperial College London - Diabetes & Endocrine Centre, our paediatric endocrinologists conduct a thorough clinical evaluation, which may include:
- Detailed growth and development history
- Hormonal blood tests and stimulation testing
- Pelvic or testicular ultrasound to assess reproductive organs
- Bone age X-rays to determine skeletal maturity
- Arranging MRI scans if pituitary gland abnormalities are suspected
- Genetic testing when necessary
Based on findings, we offer tailored treatment plans, which may include:
- Hormonal therapy (such as GnRH analogues to pause early puberty)
- Hormonal induction and maintenance of puberty for late puberty or hypogonadism
- Treatment for underlying causes of delayed puberty
- Psychological support and counselling when needed
- Ongoing growth and pubertal monitoring
Why Choose Us
- Experienced in Managing Complex Pubertal Conditions:
Our consultants have deep expertise in identifying the full spectrum of puberty-related endocrine disorders - Child-Centred Care:
We provide compassionate support to help children and adolescents navigate puberty with confidence and dignity - Comprehensive Diagnostic Tools:
Access to advanced hormone testing, imaging, and genetic assessments all under one roof - Personalised Treatment Approaches:
Every care plan is tailored to the child’s unique developmental profile and family needs - Trusted by Families Across the UAE:
We are a referral centre for paediatric hormonal issues across Abu Dhabi and beyond
Concerned About Your Child’s Puberty?
Timely intervention can support healthy development. Book a consultation with our paediatric endocrinology specialists today.
Call 80077 or Request an Appointment.
