NHS England Bans Puberty Blockers for Minors

England's National Health Service has banned the use of puberty blockers for children seeking treatment for gender dysphoria due to limited research on safety and clinical effectiveness. The decision comes after concerns about the drugs' impact on mental health, with a study showing that one-third of trans youth experienced a decline while taking puberty blockers. Some European countries have also exercised caution on using pharmaceutical interventions for children diagnosed with gender dysphoria, with Swedish doctors calling for more research on the long-term effects of these drugs.