According to studies, there has been a significant increase in the number of children receiving puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones in the United States. In 2021, the number of children who received these treatments surged to 5,063 from 2,394 in 2017, marking a 112% increase. This rise in numbers could be due to increased awareness and acceptance of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals.
In 2022, it was reported that 4,780 patients aged between 6 and 17 years initiated puberty blockers, while 14,726 patients started hormone treatment. Puberty blockers are medications that can delay the onset of puberty, while hormone treatment can help individuals develop physical characteristics that align with their gender identity. Source: https://gpsych.bmj.com/content/36/3/e100972
It is a fact that the majority of scientific studies conducted so far have primarily been performed on animals.
Based on the current research and understanding of the role of puberty in cognitive development, there is growing evidence indicating that puberty blockers may have some impact on the cognitive development of individuals. While there have been some animal studies and limited data from human studies suggesting the potential impact of these blockers on cognitive development, the evidence is not yet conclusive. It is important to note that the long-term effects of puberty blockers on cognitive development are still unclear, and it is uncertain whether any potential effects are reversible.Therefore, it would be inaccurate to claim that puberty blockers have no impact on cognitive development without further research and investigation. Source https://can-sg.org/2024/01/21/puberty-blockers-and-teenage-brain-development/
Scientific studies have provided evidence that the use of puberty blockers has a notable impact on the brain’s structure, functional connectivity, and neuronal density. These changes in the brain are multifaceted and can be influenced by an individual’s sex. For instance, one study has shown that inter-network functional connectivity differs among cisgender girls and boys, as well as between cisgender girls and adolescents who have not undergone puberty blockers or gender-affirming hormone therapy.
Moreover, research has found that puberty blockers can affect the volume of certain brain regions, such as the amygdala and hippocampus. These regions are associated with emotional regulation, memory consolidation, and learning. In addition, puberty blockers can also influence the density of neurons in the prefrontal cortex, which plays an essential role in decision-making, cognitive control, and social behavior.
These findings highlight the complexity of the impact of puberty blockers on brain development and the need for further research to understand the long-term consequences of these medications. Source https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.17150
Findings shed new light on medications used by some transgender youth. The findings of the study conducted by researchers suggest that the use of puberty blockers for a short duration does not cause any long-lasting damage to the uterus and ovaries. This conclusion provides strong evidence in favor of the safety of these blockers for young people experiencing gender dysphoria, who might be considering their use to halt the progression of puberty. It is important to note, however, that this study was conducted on rats, and further research on humans would be required to confirm these findings. Source https://www.physiology.org/detail/news/2024/04/05/study-bolsters-evidence-that-effects-of-puberty-blockers-are-reversible?SSO=Y
“The Stupid Pill” Dr Sallie Baxendale, a renowned neurologist associated with the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, has published a study that highlights a significant risk of lowered IQs in young peoplewho are administered puberty blocker drugs. The study suggests that the use of such drugs can have a detrimental effect on cognitive function, which is a matter of concern given that the drug is increasingly being prescribed to minors. The findings of the study raise important questions about the long-term effects of such interventions and highlight the need for more research in this area. Source https://www.researchgate.net/publication/377203522
I personally believe in the importance of individual liberty and the protection of individual rights. I don’t judge people based on their personal choices, whether it’s a male who enjoys wearing makeup, dancing, and singing Kumbaya in his mother’s underpants or a fully grown female who wants to undergo sex change surgery and kids who identify as other and want to present themselves accordingly. However, I am concerned about parents who are willing to give their healthy children physical and mental altering drugs that could cause permanent physical and/or mental irreversible damage. In the end, they only have themselves to blame for creating a drug-damaged distorted freak show.
