title: Delayed puberty.
abstract: The pattern of physical development which occurs during normal puberty is described with reference to the underlying changes in hormone secretion. A summary of the causes of delayed puberty is given and the authors suggest a suitable protocol for investigation and management of this disorder.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Endocrinology, St. Marys Hospital Medical School, London.
authors.forename: D F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Wood
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Franks
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007006:Hypogonadism / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D010906:Pituitary Hormone-Releasing Hormones / Q000502:physiology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011627:Puberty / Q000502:physiology; D011628:Puberty, Delayed / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D010906:Pituitary Hormone-Releasing Hormones