TL;DR
- Doctor delays publishing a puberty-blocker study due to U.S. political climate.
- Study on 95 children showed no mental health improvements from puberty blockers.
- Contrasts earlier Dutch study that supported their benefits for transgender youth.
- Concerns about research delay, as results could impact legal decisions on youth gender treatments.
- Lack of consistent evidence and increasing scrutiny on the practice of puberty blockers globally.
Source: dnyuz
Wow. The US government funded a $9.7 Million dollar study where they gave puberty blockers to kids in an effort to prove that it was healthy for kids to be transitioned. The study proved that it WASN’T good for the kids though.
Now they refuse to release the study because the… pic.twitter.com/nDuuNp0PTa
— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) October 23, 2024
The growing uncertainty around the effectiveness of puberty blockers for transgender youth poses troubling questions. With no clear evidence of mental health benefits, Dr. Olson-Kennedy’s delay in publishing the study results raises concerns about transparency, especially as this issue fuels political debates. Decisions affecting vulnerable children demand clarity, and the continued use of unproven treatments endangers both the children and the families who seek answers. This delay not only casts doubt on the treatment’s efficacy but risks further polarizing a public already grappling with conflicting information. The science must come first, not politics.