A boy and his body, when the right time comes, will not turn into a man in an instant. Inside his body systems changes will occur to make it happen. Testosterone is the male hormone that is charged to making a boy’s body to gradually develop into that of a young man. This hormone, which is responsible for awakening up the fundamental characteristics of a man in a boy’s body, is manufactured inside the gonads. Gonads are the glands inside the testes of a male.
A delay in the production of this important hormone in a boy’s body could signify he is having a low-T condition when compared to others in his age group. The medical community is referring to this delay as the “constitutional delay of puberty” and may last a long time, for up to the age of 18 or 19. Beyond this age and the condition did not improve or the patient failed to receive proper medical attention, it could pave the way for a greater, more serious health concern.
During this time of the Covid 19 pandemic, how do we know if we need to have our teenage boy visit a TRT clinic Melbourne for an HRT (hormone replacement therapy) test? Do we need to reach out to an HRT clinic despite the lockdown for possible tests?
It is important to know that male hypogonadism or the reduced amount of testosterone in men can be brought about by some type of chromosomal conditions such as the Klinefelter syndrome. In addition, there are also physical injuries or trauma (to the testes), infections, and several medical treatments can be also causative of low-T conditions.
Before you go to a testosterone clinic in Melbourne, it is best to assess if your teenage boy has the following symptoms.
Signs of Hypogonadism
Hypogonadism in teen boys is usually signaled by what is happening within his body as opposed to what is. Like for instance, the enlargement of testicles is a kick-off signal for the commencing of the puberty years. It also serves as a precursor to the development of male sexual attributes. But in the sheer absence of testosterone hormone, this anticipated event may not transpire at all. Other obvious signs of hypogonadism include the lack of:
- Deepening of the voice
- Height in comparison to the peers
- Pubic hair development
- Development of hairs in other parts of the body such as the underarm hair and fine facial hair.
- Muscle growth and development
- Penile enlargement
For the young adolescent boys, the most critical period for entering into puberty are the ages 13 – 14. A teenage boy who is not experiencing an enlargement of his testicles or is not seeing the appearance of body hair in some parts of his body, or not having the development of musculature by 14, then a qualified TRT clinic Melbourne doctor might consider the prospect of giving the boy hypogonadism testing.
If there is a community lockdown in your area due to the Covid pandemic, an online consultation can be considered but keep in mind that blood chemistry testing is crucial in determining a teenage boy’s blood hormone composition. Therefore, it is best to have him physically examined by a qualified medical professional.