Self-assessment of physical sexual maturation in boys and girls with delayed puberty

J Adolesc Health. 1999 Dec;25(6):379-81. doi: 10.1016/s1054-139x(99)00014-2.

Abstract

We studied 49 boys and girls with delayed physical sexual maturation during treatment with sex steroids. We found significant agreements, but also some disagreements between physicians' and subjects' Tanner sexual maturity ratings. We found neither effects of treatment with sex steroids nor gender differences, comparing ratings between physicians and patients.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Androgens / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Observer Variation
  • Puberty, Delayed / physiopathology*
  • Self Concept*
  • Sex Factors
  • Sexual Maturation*

Substances

  • Androgens