Indication of the end of the puberty:
Physicians use several indicators to determine if a boy has successfully completed puberty. Here are some key aspects they consider:
- Physical Examination: Doctors look for the development of secondary sexual characteristics. This includes the growth of pubic and underarm hair, increased size of the testicles and penis, and changes in voice pitch.
- Tanner Scale: This is a five-stage scale that helps assess the extent of physical development during puberty. It evaluates genital development, pubic hair growth, and other physical changes.
- Growth Patterns: Physicians monitor growth spurts and changes in height. A significant increase in height followed by a stabilization indicates the end of the growth phase associated with puberty.
- Hormone Levels: Blood tests can measure hormone levels, such as testosterone, which should be at adult levels by the end of puberty.
- Bone Age: An X-ray of the hand and wrist can determine bone maturity. If the bones have matured to an adult level, it suggests that puberty is complete.
These assessments help ensure that a boy has gone through all the necessary stages of puberty and has reached physical maturity.
