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Biden Should Follow UK Government Lead And Ban Puberty Blockers

Michael Shellenberger • 1370 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Gender identity Puberty Blockers Legislation
  1. The UK's National Health Service stopped prescribing puberty blockers to children, leading the way in reevaluating medical treatments for gender dysphoria
  2. There is a lack of long-term evidence for the safety and effectiveness of puberty blockers in children, as per the independent review commissioned by NHS England
  3. Advocates are calling for the US, including President Biden, to ban puberty blockers for children and follow the UK's lead

Are puberty blockers helpful or harmful to trans youth?

News from Those Nerdy Girls • 373 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Puberty Blockers Mental health Medical Research
  1. Puberty blockers are reversible and help improve the mental health of trans youth while reducing the need for future surgeries.
  2. Using puberty blockers gives trans youth time to explore interventions and prevents irreversible physical changes.
  3. Research shows that puberty blockers are safe and beneficial for trans youth, improving well-being and decreasing mental health risks.

A Critique Of Scientific American’s Recent Article, “What Are Puberty Blockers, and How Do They Work?”

Singal-Minded • 1194 implied HN points • 07 May 23
🏥 Health Politics Gender Dysphoria Puberty Blockers Youth Gender Medicine
  1. Puberty blockers for gender dysphoric youth have controversial side effects and their effects on giving time to think are disputed.
  2. Scientific American's article lacks thorough research, oversimplifies key information, and makes misleading claims.
  3. Claims linking gender-affirming care to decreased suicide rates are based on flawed studies and should be approached with skepticism.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

Bodies get in the way... • 334 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Gender identity Puberty Blockers
  1. Children are not born with a sense of gender or sex; they learn and accept these concepts over time.
  2. Socially transitioning children can lead to gender dysphoria and harm their natural puberty development.
  3. Interventions like puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries can have long-lasting negative effects on children exploring gender identity.
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