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

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• Can children still get gender-affirming medication?

  Yes, they most certainly can. If you're in the UK and can no longer get GnRha puberty blockers because of the government ban, you can rest assured that there are other options (like spironolactone and cyproterone for transfeminine and SERMS for ...

• What options are there for transgender boys?

  There are fewer options for boys who can’t get the GnRHa medicines. Luckily, starting testosterone therapy to induce male puberty is often enough to suppress ovarian function. Drugs such as raloxifene have been used to suppress the effects of ...

• Can I still get a prescription for GnRHa blockers?

  Non-UK prescribers are perfectly able to prescribe for you, and you can use that prescription with a chemist that's outside of the UK (and therefore not held under the UK government's puberty blocker ban). Many parents opt to receive a private paper ...

• How can I get access to puberty blockers?

  GenderGP is a long-established service which provides recommendations for people in relation to gender-affirming care. Their software analyses your medical history and preferences in line with clinical guidelines, research and best practice to make ...