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Should I ask the GP about my 14 year old's delayed puberty?

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FloatOnSoLong · 15/06/2026 20:36

My oldest DS (14) recently said to me that he feels like his penis is abnormally small. Maybe a silly question but is it worth going tot he doctors over it? Even just to reassure him? He hasn’t hit puberty full on yet which at 14 does worry me a bit

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Swizzel000 · 15/06/2026 20:38

Yes, see the gp. He’s raised it with you, show him you are listening to his concern

Unseenentity · 18/06/2026 12:28

If he has had some puberty changes (increase in testicular size happens first, then other genital changes, hair, height growth etc.) it's unlikely to be delayed puberty in a medical sense. However if he's expressed concern then a doctor visit to check all that is sensible. Make sure he's aware that he will need to be fully examined including testicles/penis and that that's an appropriate thing for a doctor to do. You can be present, or if he prefers you're not there a GP staff member can be a chaperone.

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