How can I get access to puberty blockers?

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• What are puberty blockers?

  Puberty blockers are used to stop the production or action of sex hormones in the body. If used during puberty, they therefore block pubertal development. This is useful for people who are undergoing gender reassignment or people who are experiencing ...

• If I can’t get access to GnRHa blockers and still want to suppress puberty, what are the options?

  Trans masculine people can use testosterone to suppress ovarian function and estrogen production, or they can use raloxifene to stop the actions of estrogen.

• Are puberty blockers reversible?

  Yes. Please read our article about how medication to stop puberty is totally reversible.

• If I can’t get blockers, should we just start hormones?

  You should only start hormones when your child is ready to embark on the journey of puberty. While the effects of blockers are completely reversible, the changes hormones bring are not. Don't rush into it, and make sure you are ready.

• What options are there for transgender girls to block puberty, in the absence of GnRHa puberty blockers?

  The Australian Treatment Guidelines recommend two medicines that prevent the actions of testosterone if you can’t use the GnRHa puberty blockers: Spironolactone: 100mg oral daily, increasing to up to 200mg oral twice daily as required Cyproterone ...