Trans youth will no longer be prescribed puberty blockers at NHS England gender identity clinics in a “blow” to gender-affirming healthcare.

Trans youth will no longer be prescribed puberty blockers at NHS England gender identity clinics in a new “blow” to gender-affirming healthcare.

Puberty blockers are a type of medicine that prevent puberty from starting by blocking the hormones – like testosterone and oestrogen – that lead to puberty-related changes in the body. In the case of trans youth, this can delay unwanted physical changes like menstruation, breast growth, voice changes or facial hair growth.

On Tuesday (12 March), NHS England confirmed the medicine, which has been described as “life-saving” medical care for trans youth, will only be available to young people as part of clinical research trials.

The government described the move as a “landmark decision”, Sky News reported. It believed such a move is in the “best interests of the child”.

    • TIMMAY@lemmy.worldEnglish
      625·
      10 months ago

      That is not what I am saying or implying, as I do not have any information on the subject. Please do not put words in my mouth.

        • TIMMAY@lemmy.worldEnglish
          285·
          10 months ago

          Go fuck yourself, Im not taking any steps in any direction, I was asking for information so that I can further educate myself on a difficult topic.

    • Adanisi@lemmy.zipEnglish
      403·
      10 months ago

      Experimentation… Using drugs tried and tested for decades?

      • UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.worldEnglish
        223·
        10 months ago

        Okay, but we don’t know what effect it will have on some nosey TERF moms in Sussex who have strong opinions based on an all caps post on Facebook.