Study Reveals Alarming Mental Health Issues Among Transgender Children on Puberty Blockers
A reanalysis of a major study conducted by University College London Hospitals and the Tavistock's Gender Identity Development Service suggests that a third of transgender children on puberty blockers experienced mental health problems. The original study, which analyzed 44 children between the ages of 12 and 15, concluded that there were no changes in psychological function. However, the new analysis, based on individualized results, reveals that 34% of young people deteriorated in terms of their mental health, while 29% improved after taking puberty blockers. The findings have raised questions about the original conclusions and have been sent to Dr Hilary Cass, who is conducting an independent review of gender identity services for children and young people.