Question
What kind of diseases can pediatric surgery treat? What symptoms belong to pediatric internal medicine? Why might a child’s genitals not develop?
Answer
Hello, when you say the genitals have not developed, are you referring to the penis, or the testicles and scrotum? Have you checked if the testicles are of normal size? Low levels of androgens can definitely affect genital development, but it’s important to determine what causes the low androgen levels. For overweight boys, obesity can affect normal development and can lead to pseudo-penile dwarfism, where the penis appears small due to fat but is of normal size when erect. If the penis is small and the testicles show no abnormalities (excluding undescended testicles), you may consider using sex hormone medications for treatment, including follicle-stimulating hormone or androgens. However, they must be used under a doctor’s guidance to avoid other consequences and adverse reactions.