Which medicines are used to block puberty?
The most commonly used puberty blocker is GnRHa agonists which are given by injection or nasal spray. Other options which are used to prevent the effects of the sex hormones are spironolactone or finasteride to prevent the actions of testosterone, or anastrazole, tamoxifen or raloxifene to prevent the actions of oestrogen.
Related Articles
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 ...
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 ...
How do I know if puberty has started?
You can check for the signs of puberty by seeing if your pubic hair has started to grow, if your breasts have started to develop, or if your testicles and penis have started to grow. If you have started to develop, please let us know. You only need ...
What medicines are there that can help?
There are two main aims of medication. One aim is to stop the body’s natural hormone production and pubertal development, which stops your trans daughter from going through a male puberty (or your trans son going through a female puberty). The second ...
Are puberty blockers reversible?
Yes. Please read our article about how medication to stop puberty is totally reversible.