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British Authorities Extend Ban on Puberty Blockers For Minors

The ban on puberty blockers for minors began in March.

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Trans rights activists take part in a protest against the ban on hormone blockers on April 20, 2024 in London, England. After Dr Hilary Cass delivered her report on NHS gender identity services for children and young people, analysis found most research underpinning clinical guidelines, hormone treatments and puberty blockers to be low quality and the treatments for gender dysphoria have been suspended. The Trans community are protesting against this ban. Carl Court/Getty Images
RUSSELL PAYNE
RUSSELL PAYNE

The United Kingdom is renewing a temporary ban on the sale and supply of puberty blockers, a type of hormone therapy prescribed to some transgender youth.

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RUSSELL PAYNE
RUSSELL PAYNE

Mr. Payne is a political reporter at The New York Sun. He covers a broad range of topics including New York State and New York City.

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