Puberty blockers may NOT be reversible and could raise children's risk of fertility problem

[Social Media]

 

A recent study conducted by experts at the Mayo Clinic suggests that puberty blockers, often prescribed to transgender children, may not be as reversible as previously claimed and could potentially lead to fertility problems and even cancer. The study, which has not yet undergone peer review but has been endorsed by various individuals and advocacy groups, including Genspect and "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling, highlights concerning findings regarding the effects of puberty blockers on minors.

 

 

Contrary to the belief that puberty blockers simply "pause" puberty and provide time for transgender youth to make decisions about their gender identity, the study reveals that these drugs can have lasting detrimental effects on testicular development and sperm production. Researchers observed mild-to-severe sex gland atrophy in minors treated with puberty blockers, suggesting irreversible harm to fertility. The study raises questions about the long-term reproductive fitness of individuals who undergo puberty suppression.

 

 

Puberty blockers, originally developed to delay puberty in children who start puberty prematurely, are increasingly prescribed off-label to transgender youth. While proponents argue that gender-affirming care, including puberty blockers, is crucial for the mental well-being of transgender individuals, critics caution against the potential risks and overprescription of such treatments.

 

The study examined testicular samples from 87 children, including transgender minors who were both on and off puberty blockers. Among the findings were cases of significant testicular atrophy and abnormalities associated with testicular cancer in patients who had been on puberty blockers for varying durations.

 

These findings add to the ongoing debate surrounding transgender healthcare, with some countries and states imposing restrictions on medical interventions for minors experiencing gender dysphoria. The study underscores the need for further research into the long-term effects of puberty blockers and emphasizes the importance of informed decision-making in transgender healthcare.

 

07.04.24

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[thaibeachlovers]

37 minutes ago, Social Media said:

The study underscores the need for further research into the long-term effects of puberty blockers and emphasizes the importance of informed decision-making in transgender healthcare.

Shock, horror, hold the presses. Am I to believe that research into the long-term effects of puberty blockers was not done before giving them to any child that is confused about something or other?

 

Well, well, well, is one able to say "told you so" now that it has come out that interfering with a child's normal physical development is not a good idea?

41 minutes ago, Social Media said:

These findings add to the ongoing debate surrounding transgender healthcare, with some countries and states imposing restrictions on medical interventions for minors experiencing gender dysphoria.

Is that an example of shutting the stable door after the horse has departed?

 

43 minutes ago, Social Media said:

While proponents argue that gender-affirming care, including puberty blockers, is crucial for the mental well-being of transgender individuals,

Humans have survived for over 50,000 years without preventing children developing normally, yet seems that all along humans needed puberty blockers. I'm amazed that this has only recently been learned and attempts to rectify the situation put into place.

[EVENKEEL]

Any doctor who allows this should be prosecuted.

[thaibeachlovers]

48 minutes ago, Social Media said:

Among the findings were cases of significant testicular atrophy

Hmmmmm. Was it not the case that it was intended all along to remove those annoying male bits to change the child into the preferable castrated pseudo female version?

Bit of a worry if the once upon a time boy decided that it was a mistake after all, and s/he had just been a tad confused. I'd like to be in the room when the parents had the talk where THEY had to explain that THEY decided that s/he was better off as a girl.

[retarius]

"Maybe this is the answer to the disease killing the earth (i.e. human beings). Yes let's have a few generations of infertile human's to kill off the species." Misanthropist

[Chomper Higgot]

Once again we see the flush face bulging vein rage in play - calm down gents.

 

Firstly the research has not yet undergone peer review, but never mind, we’ve got that world renowned medical scientist JK Rowling to sign off on it.

 

Next up we’ve got demands for doctors who prescribe these medicines to be jailed. On the basis of something signed off by JK Rowling? 

 

And of course the ire is directed at the use of these medicines in the treatment of transgender children.

 

What report tells us is these medicines were developed for use on minors exhibiting premature puberty and are increasingly used on transgender minors.

 What the report doesn’t tell us is anything about the numbers. How many children are administered these medicines, how many due to premature puberty and how many for reasons relating to transgender treatment.

 

Perhaps these numbers might put things in a broader perspective and raise other questions on what are the underlying causes that lead to the use of these medicines.

 
Nah, go for the outage!