Puberty blockers

Puberty blockers A drug administered to block the onset of puberty. Originally thought to give a person suffering from “gender dysphoria” a chance to reflect, recent evidence links it to permanent damage, including sterility, poor physical development and cancers. Dr Hilary Cass in her interim report said there was too little known about the effects of blockers, which prevent the development of secondary sexual characteristics. The government banned the use of puberty blockers following her final report in 2024.

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