What are the side effects of puberty blockers?
The side effects are usually associated with the lack of sex hormones that is achieved, so symptoms in common with the menopause such as hot flushes are common but subside quite quickly.
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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 ...
Are puberty blockers reversible?
Yes. Please read our article about how medication to stop puberty is totally reversible.
What are the risks of GnRHa blockers?
The risks aren't of taking blockers, the risks are the effects of not having hormones. Hormones are essential for many aspects of health. To leave someone without hormones for a prolonged period will cause issues. For comparison, if a cisgender child ...
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 ...
What are the side effects/risks of taking hormones?
The side effects of hormones are the same effects experienced by people who produce this hormone naturally every day. For example: If you're taking testosterone, then you have the risk profile and effects experienced by a person assigned male at ...