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Adrenal and Puberty Center

Adrenal and Puberty Center

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Children and adolescents with adrenal disorders and conditions receive expert care at the Adrenal and Puberty Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for these conditions, which may affect puberty and gonadal function. Our center's pediatric endocrinologists are puberty specialists who provide streamlined, coordinated care for these conditions.

We understand that having your child diagnosed with an adrenal disorder or a condition that affects your child’s sexual development can be distressing. Our experienced team of experts will create a customized care plan to match your child's diagnosis and see you through every step of the process.

Our center's core team will bring in additional specialists as needed to provide your child with optimal care.

How we serve you

Our programs will treat and care for your child today and as they mature. We also care for entire families as you navigate your child's diagnosis and learn how to care for them.

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Meet your team

Your child will be cared for by a team that includes endocrinologists, urologists, nurse practitioners, social workers, psychologists, genetic counselors and other professionals with experience in treating adrenal disorders and conditions that affect puberty.

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Our locations

You can visit staff from the Adrenal and Puberty Center at various regional locations. 

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Our research

The Adrenal and Puberty Center is dedicated to research and expanding the knowledge base of all the conditions that we treat. Current research involvement includes clinical trials for treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). The Center collaborates with researchers and partners to study information needs in children with gonadal disorders and sex and gender development and assess neurodevelopment in infants and children with sex chromosome trisomy.

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Adrenal and Puberty Center resources

We have collected resources to help you understand your child's adrenal disorders and feel confident with the care you are providing your child.

Patient stories

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Preparing for your child's appointment

There is key information we ask you to send to the Adrenal and Puberty Center before your appointment and additional medical records to bring with you.

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