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Pubertal blockers for transgender and gender-diverse youth
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What do pubertal blockers do?
What are the benefits of use of pubertal blockers?
What are the criteria for use of pubertal blockers?
Are the changes permanent?
What is the typical treatment time frame?
How is the medication given?
What are the possible side effects and complications?
What other treatments are needed?
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Transgender and gender-diverse children might choose to temporarily suppress puberty through the use of prescription medications called pubertal blockers. But deciding to get this treatment is a big step.
The medications mostly commonly used to suppress puberty are known as gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues. Here's what you need to know about the benefits, side effects and long-term effects.
