The topic of puberty blockers is often rife with ill-informed arguments and misconceptions

We wanted to tackle that head-on and share some poignant information, from real sources. Let’s get away from the speculation, myths and falsities👀

Puberty blockers ARE safe, here’s why🧵 🏳️‍⚧️ To start off, what are puberty blockers?

Historically used to treat a range of things including precious puberty, they’ve been used for many years to suppress natural sex hormone production in trans youth and adults.

We're back live tweeting the second day of Dr Helen's High Court case regarding the GMC's request to extend her suspension. Court is due to commence at 10.30. Seems to be a delay, it might be a tech issue we're told, so sit tight.

We're live tweeting the select committee meeting into the Reform of the Gender Recognition Act, it's just starting now... The GRA is a little outdated, it came from 2004 when there wasn't equal marriage or the pension act, says Barrister Robin White

UK pharmacy regulator @TheGPhC - has recently begun unfairly targeting pharmacies that work with our patients. This began with Clear Chemist, in October of 2020, and now one of the alternative pharmacies we put in place has been prevented from operating. gendergp.com/fighting-for-t… This affects trans youth in the UK who are aged 17 and under, and all those on Synarel. Excellent provision remains in place for all other service users and their care is not affected.

Endocrine Society Urges Policy Makers to Follow Science on Transgender Health.

Texas custody case prompts unfounded claims.

➡️ endocrinenews.endocrine.org/endocrine-soci…

Full @TheEndoSociety statement in thread below... A custody case in Texas has sparked heated debate and embroiled state policy makers in public discussions about the diagnosis and appropriate medical treatment of transgender children.

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Debunking a few myths following @BBCTwo @BBCNewsnight report about puberty blockers

1. Blockers are not harmful to bone growth: eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2…

#newsnight @BBCNewsnight 2. Puberty blockers don't affect greater brain function: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/25837…

#Newsnight @BBCNewsnight