A child’s growth is the most visible indicator of their hormonal health. When a child is growing too slowly, entering puberty too early or too late, or showing signs of an endocrine condition, early specialist evaluation can be transformative — often before the growth plates close and the window for treatment passes permanently.
<4cmAnnual Growth After Age 4 Warrants Review
Age 8Puberty Before This in Girls Needs Evaluation
GHTherapy Can Add 5–8cm Adult Height
EarlyDiagnosis = Best Outcomes
Conditions We Treat
Paediatric Endocrinology Specialities
Short Stature
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Constitutional Delay of Growth
Precocious (Early) Puberty
Delayed Puberty
Paediatric Hypothyroidism
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Constitutional Delay of Growth
Precocious (Early) Puberty
Delayed Puberty
Paediatric Hypothyroidism
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Warning Signs
Signs to Watch For in Your Child
Once the growth plates fuse — typically by age 14–16 — adult height potential cannot be recovered. Early referral is always the right decision.
What We Offer
Specialist Paediatric Endocrinology Services
Detailed AuxologyPrecise height, weight, and pubertal staging with growth chart analysis and mid-parental height calculation
Bone Age AssessmentLeft-hand X-ray to compare skeletal maturity with chronological age — essential for growth planning
Growth Hormone Stimulation TestingGlucagon or clonidine provocation testing to confirm or exclude growth hormone deficiency
Recombinant Growth Hormone TherapyInitiation and careful monitoring of GH therapy with dose adjustment guided by height velocity response
Puberty ManagementGnRH analogues for precocious puberty; sex steroid induction for delayed puberty — precise timing matters
Child-Friendly ConsultationsA calm, supportive environment for children, with clear explanations and reassurance for parents
Free Type 1 Diabetes Clinic for ChildrenChildren with Type 1 diabetes who cannot afford specialist care are seen at our dedicated free T1D clinic. Contact us to register your child.