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Originally Posted by Yeah_Baby
Puberty blockers, which as IronMaiden outlined aren't prescribed easily, exist as a way for youth to prevent more intense dysphoria before adulthood when if they so choose they can look at other forms of gender affirming care.
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Five of six years ago, puberty blockers were not prescribed easily. That’s no longer the case - standards of care have changed in recent years, as the number of minors seeking care and the number of clinics treating them have increased dramatically. The linked article found much shorter assessment periods than was the standard a few years ago, including many clinics that will prescribe hormone blockers after a single visit.
https://www.reuters.com/investigates...ansyouth-care/
The article deals with the U.S., so it might not all apply to Canada. And it’s long. But it’s essential reading for anyone interested in the current state of transgendered treatment, and the contentious debates among experts in the field about changing standards of care.