Puberty Disorders

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.