Interesting! I didn't realize the puberty schedule was that early for boys.
Off to read up on it.
Off to read up on it.
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I am not (obviously) a male person, but I just wanted to share my experience. I was a very late bloomer. I was short in stature, very thin, and athletic. I did not start to develop breasts until age 14 and even then not very much. I didn't get pubic hair until age 15 and I started menses at age 15.5. I was very close to being put on the pill to jump start my period. Today I am a very healthy person who has had two children. When I was winning races in high school by a large margin I was accused of being a boy. Nope, not a boy! lol! Just a late blooming girl. I still have small breasts. I didn't get my womanly figure until I had my second baby (yeah! Finally have some hips!). But I'm healthy.
Some people are just late bloomers. I would not let social stigma play a part in your decisions one way or another. Some people just develop on their own schedule. If he does have some legitimate hormone issues going on, what are the risks or benefits of waiting to start treatment in a year instead of now? If puberty is delayed another year will it effect his long-term fertility or development into a man?
I know there are risks and side effects of having too much testosterone. I'm sure the doctors will monitor that carefully in his case, but will the test it often? If he starts to make his own testosterone, will they know that and cut back on the injections?
My dh, whom I met when he was 22, had very little pubic hair even at that age. He is now 34 and has a fair amount. I would not let pubic hair be the only determining factor here.
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((HUGS)) It sounds like a very difficult situation to be in as a mother. Good luck with your decision.
Some people are just late bloomers. I would not let social stigma play a part in your decisions one way or another. Some people just develop on their own schedule. If he does have some legitimate hormone issues going on, what are the risks or benefits of waiting to start treatment in a year instead of now? If puberty is delayed another year will it effect his long-term fertility or development into a man?
I know there are risks and side effects of having too much testosterone. I'm sure the doctors will monitor that carefully in his case, but will the test it often? If he starts to make his own testosterone, will they know that and cut back on the injections?
My dh, whom I met when he was 22, had very little pubic hair even at that age. He is now 34 and has a fair amount. I would not let pubic hair be the only determining factor here.
((HUGS)) It sounds like a very difficult situation to be in as a mother. Good luck with your decision.
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He currently is scheduled to have a short physical examination once a month and have 2 shots per month. He will also have a small sample of blood work taken each month.
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We are not looking at pubic hair alone, his testicles have not started to develop past that of a 5-6 year olds. _THAT_ is the problem that I see. When he let me look at him, and when i watched the doctor examine him it was clear that the issue was not just 'pubic hair', while that is 'his' concern because that is what he sees.
Originally Posted by USAmma I know there are risks and side effects of having too much testosterone. I'm sure the doctors will monitor that carefully in his case, but will the test it often? If he starts to make his own testosterone, will they know that and cut back on the injections? |
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Originally Posted by USAmma My dh, whom I met when he was 22, had very little pubic hair even at that age. He is now 34 and has a fair amount. I would not let pubic hair be the only determining factor here.
((HUGS)) It sounds like a very difficult situation to be in as a mother. Good luck with your decision. |
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