My son is 15 years old and he hasn't grown since he was a much younger child. His voice also hasn't deepened and he sounds like a much younger child over the phone. I'm worried that he hasn't hit puberty yet. Is he normal? Does anybody else have the same problem or no somebody who does and what did you or they do? Should I be worried? and What should I do if he doesn't grow or talk deeper when he's a little older?
2007-04-09 01:18:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
He weighs 140 pounds according to his last physical at the doctors and he is 5 feet 5 inches tall.
2007-04-09 01:25:09 · update #1
If he hasn't grown since he was a much younger child then chances are there is an underlying problem that needs investigating. Get a doctor to have him checked over.
Most males continue to gain in height until nearly 18 - 20, although it doesn't always happen at a constant rate. Some experience growth spurts. And the age that puberty hits is variable as well. So if the doctor says everything else is normal, just give it time.
Now there are perfectly normal men who have higher than average voices, and are not as tall as the general population, who manage to live normal, healthy lives. So relax.
2007-04-09 01:30:40 · answer #1 · answered by Barb Outhere 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-27 21:08:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be somewhat concerned, at 15 a boy should have started puberty at least. I would ask his doctor for a exam and possible testosterone shots to help in his growth but be careful. Those shots can make a boy very moody and even make his sexual desire stronger then normal and that could be a problem. My brother went through that and he was 13 and had shots his sexual urges became uncontrollable for some time. I would be careful on what the doctor prescribes but then again this was back in the 70's and things have advanced more now. I would be very careful on how you approach this with your son as well because he could interpret this in the wrong way. Never refer to him as your baby even as most mothers do because he will feel belittled by this.
2007-04-09 04:25:57 · answer #3 · answered by Georgia Preacher 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, you should probably ask a pediatrician, but I know there are a small percentage of boys who don't hit puberty until very late, but I would think 15 should be the outside range. You might want to watch another 6 months or so and see if anything happens and also be careful not to stigmatize him by saying things to him about it.
2007-04-09 01:25:02 · answer #4 · answered by The Scorpion 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My son is 16 and I was concerned about him for a LONG time......I thought he was smaller than other boys his age....just in the last year he really got a lot taller and his voice changed.....Believe it or not he STILL doesn't have hair under his arms. I don't think you should be worried. I think he is probably on the verge of having a major growth spurt. I wouldn't worry unless he's 17 and still hasn't changed any.
2007-04-09 03:27:34 · answer #5 · answered by spelling nazi 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
is he tall and thin? slight built people develop slower than stocky people. does he have any other signs of puberty? like hairiness? if not i would take him to the doctors just to rule out the chance of a hormonal imbalance, though i did go to school with a boy who was very noticeably high and squeeky till 18.
2007-04-09 01:22:19 · answer #6 · answered by stephizzal 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Puberty is dependent upon body weight. Puberty normally won't come onto anyone (male or female) until they reach between 80 and 130 pounds of body weight. Girls encounter puberty at the lower end of that weight range and boys at the upper end of that weight range.
2007-04-09 01:21:53 · answer #7 · answered by Gary D 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
my older brother is 15 and he hasn't hit puberty yet. his weight and height are normal. i think it has to do with hormones because when we were younger my mom would feed us hormone free chicken and milk. we didn't eat that processed junk either. im sure it will come. if he turns 17 and no puberty i would advise you talk to his doctor to get pills that contain hormones. (im not sure what they are called)
2007-04-09 02:30:09 · answer #8 · answered by the.journey.is.the.reward. C.P. 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you shouldn't be worried. everyone hits puberty at a different age. maybe he's just a (very) late bloomer. a friend of mine is the same way
2007-04-09 01:23:09 · answer #9 · answered by BleedingKiwi™ 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it noramal wait till next year than see a doc
2007-04-09 03:40:54 · answer #10 · answered by lovely person 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋