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Careful approach to puberty blockers – Expert Reaction

Careful approach to puberty blockers – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 21 November 202419 December 2024

After reviewing the evidence around puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria, the Ministry of Health is taking a careful approach. The […]

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Puberty blocker prescribing rates in NZ – Expert Reaction

Puberty blocker prescribing rates in NZ – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 September 202427 September 2024

The rate of new prescriptions of puberty-delaying medicines for youth with gender dysphoria in New Zealand has decreased since 2021, according to new […]

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Review of evidence for puberty blockers and hormone treatment in youth – Expert Reaction

Review of evidence for puberty blockers and hormone treatment in youth – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 10 April 202410 June 2024

The BMJ has today released four systematic reviews of clinical guidelines and available research on puberty blockers and hormone treatment […]

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