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New Zealand announces ban on puberty blockers for young people and children with gender dysphoria

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New Zealand's Health Minister Simeon Brown announced that doctors will no longer be able to prescribe gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues for gender dysphoria to new patients starting December 19, while existing users can continue treatment.

New Zealand's Health Minister Simeon Brown announced that doctors will no longer be able to prescribe gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues for gender dysphoria to new patients starting December 19, while existing users can continue treatment.

The decision was based on a Ministry of Health evidence brief that found a lack of high-quality evidence demonstrating the benefits or risks of using these medications for treating gender dysphoria or incongruence in young people.

The decision was based on a Ministry of Health evidence brief that found a lack of high-quality evidence demonstrating the benefits or risks of using these medications for treating gender dysphoria or incongruence in young people.

The medications will remain available for treating early-onset puberty, endometriosis and prostate cancer, where clinical evidence demonstrates clear benefits, according to government officials.

The medications will remain available for treating early-onset puberty, endometriosis and prostate cancer, where clinical evidence demonstrates clear benefits, according to government officials.

Ministry of Health data shows 113 people were using puberty blockers in 2023, representing a decrease from 140 users in 2021, according to official statistics released by the government.

Ministry of Health data shows 113 people were using puberty blockers in 2023, representing a decrease from 140 users in 2021, according to official statistics released by the government.

Elizabeth McElrea from the Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa stated the ban will lead to worsening mental health and increased suicidality among gender-diverse children and young people.

Elizabeth McElrea from the Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa stated the ban will lead to worsening mental health and increased suicidality among gender-diverse children and young people.

The government aligned its approach with the United Kingdom's restrictions and will await results from a UK clinical trial examining the medications' use for gender dysphoria, expected to conclude in 2031.

The government aligned its approach with the United Kingdom's restrictions and will await results from a UK clinical trial examining the medications' use for gender dysphoria, expected to conclude in 2031.

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