Patient education / Children & Adolescent Endocrinology
Children & Adolescent Endocrinology
Growth • Puberty • Childhood Obesity • Diabetes • Thyroid • Hormonal Health
Children grow and develop at different rates. Sometimes, however, changes in growth, puberty, weight or other physical features can be signs of an underlying hormonal or metabolic condition.
Our goal is to identify problems early, understand the cause and support healthy growth and development.
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Understanding Growth
Why is my child not growing as fast as other children? · What is normal growth in children?
Read questionsGrowth Hormone & Short Stature
What is growth hormone? · Does every short child need a growth hormone test?
Read questionsChildhood Obesity
What is childhood obesity? · Why is my child gaining too much weight?
Read questionsDiabetes in Children
Can children develop diabetes? · What is type 1 diabetes?
Read questionsThyroid Disorders in Children
Can children have thyroid problems? · What is hypothyroidism in children?
Read questionsPuberty
What is puberty? · When does puberty normally start?
Read questionsPuberty in Girls
When should breast development start? · When does menstruation usually begin?
Read questionsPuberty in Boys
What is the first sign of puberty in boys? · What if my son has not started puberty?
Read questionsAdolescent Health & Hormones
Why does my teenager suddenly gain weight? · Does sleep affect hormones in teenagers?
Read questionsBone Health in Children & Adolescents
Why is bone health important during childhood? · Can vitamin D deficiency affect growth and bones?
Read questionsWhen Should My Child See a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
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Read questionsCommon Myths
“Short parents mean my child cannot grow tall.” · “Growth hormone can make any child taller.”
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