"Puberty blockers are among the most-misunderstood - and most-targeted - form of gender-affirming care, and that's no coincidence. Often referred to as hormone suppressants, they are a form of medication designed to postpone the physical and emotional effective of puberty experienced by youngsters under the age of 18."
"Despite their common use by trans youngsters, and those experiencing precocious puberty, dating back some 35 years, the rise of transphobic misinformation and vilification has prompted vague "concerns" over their safety, resulting in bans in several countries, including New Zealand and the UK. There is little evidence to suggest that puberty blockers pose a threat to young people."
"However, anti-trans opponents of the treatments claim that there isn't robust enough research into whether the drugs pose any potential physical or emotional side effects, and they insist that young people shouldn't be allowed to undergo potentially damaging or permanent treatments, despite a lack of evidence that hormone suppressants are either of those. The majority of arguments against puberty blockers are either built on a foundation of lies perpetuated by anti-trans groups, or often ignore fundamental healthcare rules in the UK."
Puberty blockers are medications that delay the physical and emotional effects of puberty for people under 18. They are used both for transgender youngsters and to treat precocious puberty and have been in use for around 35 years. Existing research has generally found them to be safe, effective, and often life-saving. Rising transphobic misinformation and vilification have created vague safety concerns and prompted policy bans in some countries. Opponents claim insufficient research and warn of permanent harms, but many objections rest on falsehoods or ignore established healthcare practice in the UK.
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