hrp0097rfc6.4 | Pituitary, neuroendocrinology and puberty 1 | ESPE2023
Reschke Felix
, Gohlke Bettina
, Lanzinger Stefanie
, Boettcher Claudia
, Gemulla Gita
, Thiele-Schmitz Susanne
, Dunstheimer Desiree
, van den Boom Louise
, Joachim Woelfle
, Reinhard Holl
Introduction: Pubertal onset is signaled by thelarche (in girls) and gonadarche (in boys) and indicates the beginning of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis activity. Thus, the onset of pubic hair development usually coincides with adrenarche. Girls worldwide are experiencing earlier puberty, but it is uncertain if this trend affects boys, or if it applies to children with type 1 diabetes (T1D).Aim: The aim of this s...