hrp0089rfc13.5 | Pituitary, Neuroendocrinology and Puberty 2 | ESPE2018

Pubertal Voice Break: Temporal Relation of Secondary Sexual Characteristics in Healthy Boys

Busch Alexander Siegfried , Hagen Casper P , Sorensen Kaspar , Kolby Nanna , Eckert-Lind Camilla , Juul Anders

Introduction: The clinical hallmark of male puberty is testicular enlargement ≥4 ml. While this initial sign largely depends on central reactivation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis along with peripheral follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) action, the attainment of voice-break, activation of sweat- and sebaceous- glands, acne as well as axillary hair development require testosterone action.Objective: To investigate the tempo...