Is delayed puberty a problem?

Often, delayed puberty is not a problem and is simply a natural variation in growth. However, it is important to determine the cause of the delay in case there are any underlying medical issues.

Seek advice about delayed puberty if:

• your child has not started to develop breasts by age 13

• there has been more than 5 years between their initial breast growth and their first menstrual period

• your child has not started menstruation by age 15