65 m. ago Scores of children to get puberty blockers on NHS in UK from 2026

The first patients are expected to be available for recruitment in the new year, with researchers hopeful that more than 200 children could eventually join the study

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7 h. ago Two UK clinical trials to assess impact of puberty blockers in young people

Multi-year studies announced after Cass review found ‘insufficient evidence’ about effects on children with gender dysphoriaTwo studies to investigate the impact of puberty blockers in young people with gender incongruence have been announced by researchers in the UK after an expert view said gender medicine was “built on shaky foundations”.Puberty blockers were originally used to treat early onset puberty in children but have also been used off-label in children with gender dysphoria or incongruence. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Hundreds of children to be jabbed with puberty blockers in NHS

Approximately 250 young people are expected to participate in the study which researchers anticipate will clarify whether suppressing puberty affects brain development

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14 h. ago Children with gender dysphoria ‘could remain on puberty blockers after trial’

Plans for a puberty blockers trial were announced in 2024 following the publication of the Cass Review.

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28 h. ago Rachel Reeves issues major NHS Prescription charges announcement ahead of the Autumn Budget

An NHS prescription will now cost less than £10 for the 2026/2027 year

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63 h. ago New Zealand bans puberty blockers for young transgender people

Critics warn move could have devastating impact on lives and wellbeing of those affectedNew Zealand has announced it is banning new prescriptions of puberty-blocking drugs for young transgender people, in a move that critics warned could worsen the mental health of those affected.The step comes amid growing global debate about the number of adolescents seeking to change gender, dividing those concerned about hastiness in prescribing such medications and those worried about access to remedies they deem lifesaving. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Mother of transgender teen accuses Queensland government of privacy breach that could have ‘outed’ her child

Revelation comes as LNP accused of ‘intimidation’ after demanding sensitive medical details from parents of transgender childrenGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Queensland government released private information about the mother of a transgender teenager – information she says potentially “outed” her child – to a stranger.The revelation came as the state government was accused of “intimidation” and “an invasion of privacy” after demanding confidential medical information from parents of transgender children who are considering a further legal challenge to its controversial ban on puberty blockers. Continue reading...

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last month Queensland STOPS transgender kids accessing puberty blockers

The first Australian state to deny puberty blockers for young transgender patients stands accused of stoking "Trump-style hate" after becoming embroiled in a landmark court battle.

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