slight variability in anthropometric parameters but a significant delay in sexual maturation rating and decreased hormonal parameters in patients with delayed puberty

Objectives: The present study was designed to compare anthropometric parameters, sexual maturation rating (SMR) and plasma follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing (LH) testosterone (T) levels in male delayed puberty patients age matched healthy controls determine whether a difference exists between these parameters before after 18 years of patients. Methodology: Anthropometric (height, weight, body mass index (BMI), bone age), SMR (penile length, testicular volume, pubic facial hair stage) concentrations FSH, LH T were determined through respective ELISA 37 sporadic 14-23 55 visiting Shifa International Hospitals Ltd., Islamabad, Pakistan Institute Medical Sciences, Islamabad Military Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Data interpreted using Student’s t-test ANOVA. Results: height lower than from 14-17 years, whereas weight slightly more 17-23 years; most over-weight category. Bone chronological age.