Study reveals concerning mental health outcomes for trans children on puberty blockers

A new analysis of a landmark study on trans children treated with puberty blockers reveals that a third of participants experienced a deterioration in their mental health while on the medication. The original study found no significant change in mental health, but the new analysis tracked individual patient scores and showed greater variation among participants. The findings cast doubt on the previous study's conclusions and suggest the need for a more nuanced approach to assessing the effects of puberty blockers on transgender youth. The long-term effects of these medications on children's physical and psychological well-being remain unknown.