Abstract:IntroductionConstitutional delay of growth and puberty (CDGP) is the most common reason for delayed puberty in healthy male adolescents. The main indication for medical treatment for this condition is psychosocial burden. However, to the best of our knowledge, no previous study has addressed the impact of puberty-promoting treatment on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among boys with CDGP.MethodsWe investigated HRQoL in 22 boys with CDGP, who participated in a randomized controlled trial in four Finnish … Show more
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