Growth, hormones & bones

• Growth & pubertyGrowth failure and delayed puberty are common — and catchable early.
• Treating delayed pubertyHow doctors can safely start or complete puberty.
• Iron and diabetesWhy blood sugar is watched, and how it differs from ordinary diabetes.
• Thyroid & the hormone glandsIron-sensitive glands — why annual hormone checks matter.
• Parathyroid, adrenal & calciumTwo smaller glands that are worth checking.
• Coeliac disease & growthA gut condition that’s worth ruling out when growth is slow.
• Bone health & osteoporosisThin bones are common — and there’s a lot you can do.
• Dental & facial careWhy dental checks are part of thalassaemia care.

This is general information about thalassaemia, not medical advice. Your own care depends on your history and test results — always talk to your thalassaemia team before changing anything about your treatment.