{"id":2054998,"date":"2023-10-04T10:08:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T14:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/children-on-puberty-blockers-could-be-at-risk-of-poor-mental-health-study\/"},"modified":"2023-10-04T10:11:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T14:11:36","slug":"children-on-puberty-blockers-could-be-at-risk-of-poor-mental-health-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/children-on-puberty-blockers-could-be-at-risk-of-poor-mental-health-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Study: Puberty blockers may harm children&#8217;s mental health."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchildren-on-puberty-blockers-could-be-at-risk-of-poor-mental-health-study%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2054998&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Transgender Children Taking Puberty Blockers at Risk of Poor Mental Health, Study Finds<\/h2>\n<p>A new analysis by UK scientists reveals \u200bthat transgender children under 16\u200c years old who are taking puberty blockers may be susceptible\u200b to \u2062experiencing negative mental health outcomes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>In a recent study (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medrxiv.org\/content\/10.1101\/2023.05.30.23290763v3.full.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pdf<\/a>), researchers reexamined data from 44 children aged 12 to 15. The findings\u200b showed that up\u2063 to \u206234 percent of trans teens with \u2062gender\u200d dysphoria, who were \u200ctaking the puberty blocker triptorelin, reported a decline in mental health. \u200dAdditionally,\u2062 up to 29 percent reported improvement, while 37 percent reported no change in their mental health status.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This contrasts with previous findings from a\u2064 2021 study, which indicated that this same age group reported neither harm nor benefit after taking triptorelin for at least one year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/us-court-upholds-tennessee-ban-on-transgender-procedures-for-children-5500911?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>US Court\u2063 Upholds Tennessee Ban\u2064 on Transgender \u2062Procedures for Children<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/29\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/us-court-upholds-tennessee-ban-on-transgender-procedures-for-children-5500911?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/kansas-will-no-longer-change-sex-designation-on-birth-certificates-for-transgender-people-5493302?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Kansas Will \u2064No Longer Change Sex Designation on Birth\u200b Certificates for Transgender People<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/18\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/kansas-will-no-longer-change-sex-designation-on-birth-certificates-for-transgender-people-5493302?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>The researchers\u200c chose to reevaluate the data by\u200d examining individual-level changes rather than comparing group averages. This approach provided a clearer understanding of the benefits and risks associated with triptorelin. The authors explained, \u2063&#8221;Rather than saying &#8216;on average&#8217; there was a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shapiro-the-circular-logic-of-systemic-racism\/\" title=\"SHAPIRO: The Circular Logic of Systemic Racism\">statistically significant difference<\/a> before and\u2062 after treatment, we can say &#8216;of \u200dthe whole sample, 50% improved but 50% \u200bdeteriorated,&#8217; and so on.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>What Is\u2062 Triptorelin and How Does It Work?<\/h2>\n<p>Triptorelin belongs\u2064 to a class of medications called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK548756\/#:~:text=Triptorelin%20is%20a%20gonadotropin%20releasing,to%20treat%20advanced%20prostate%20cancer.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gonadotropin-releasing hormones<\/a> (GnRH). It is designed \u2062to stimulate the synthesis and release of \u200dluteinizing hormone and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-perimenopause\/\" title=\"Five Things You Need to Know About Perimenopause\">follicle-stimulating hormone<\/a>, which are responsible for\u200d testosterone production in \u200bmen \u200cand\u200b estrogen synthesis in women.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>The injectable puberty-blocking drug, triptorelin, \u2062was initially approved in the United States in 2000 for relieving \u2062symptoms of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vitamin-k-for-the-two-biggest-mens-health-problems\/\" title=\"Vitamin K for the Two Biggest Men's Health Problems\">advanced prostate cancer<\/a>\u2064 by reducing testosterone levels. It is considered as effective as surgical castration. Triptorelin has \u200balso \u2063been used off-label in girls under 8 years old and boys under 9 years\u200b old to delay early puberty. Additionally, it\u200c is a crucial component of &#8220;gender-affirming care&#8221; as it halts menstruation and erections. The drug also affects <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/veterinary-science-and-veterinary-medicine\/secondary-sex-characteristic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">secondary sex characteristics<\/a> such as breast and genitalia development, fat deposition, \u200bbody hair growth, and changes in the larynx.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Common side effects of triptorelin include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hot flashes.<\/li>\n<li>Loss of libido.<\/li>\n<li>Erectile dysfunction.<\/li>\n<li>Depression.<\/li>\n<li>Nausea.<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea.<\/li>\n<li>Fluid retention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The medication also carries \u200cseveral rare but potentially severe complications,\u200c including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pituitary.org.uk\/information\/pituitary-apoplexy\/#:~:text=Pituitary%20apoplexy%20is%20most%20frequently,a%20result%20of%20the%20tumour.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pituitary apoplexy<\/a>, which involves \u2064bleeding from benign tumors in the pituitary gland.<\/li>\n<li>Metabolic changes.<\/li>\n<li>Diabetes.<\/li>\n<li>Weight\u2063 gain.<\/li>\n<li>Osteoporosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Mental Health Epidemic in Youth<\/h2>\n<p>The results of this study could potentially contribute to the ongoing epidemic of deteriorating mental health among \u200cyoung people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>According to the 2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK587174\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report<\/a>, nearly 15 percent of individuals\u200c aged \u206410 to 19 worldwide\u200d have a mental health \u200bdisorder.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Another comprehensive 2022 paper published by UK researchers revealed that 18 percent of children between the ages of 7 and \u206316 were suspected to have a mental health disorder.\u2062 The rates of probable disorders also increased from 1 in \u20629 in 2017\u2063 to 1 in \u20636 in 2020, leveling off between 2020 and 2022.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2022\/01\/220125112533.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">A separate \u20632022 study<\/span><\/a>  conducted in \u2062the \u200bUnited States showed similar results, with close to 22 percent of\u2063 children experiencing at least one mental, emotional, \u2062or behavioral health \u2062condition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>What are puberty blockers for transgender\u200d children?<\/h2>\n<p><span>Puberty blockers can be used to delay the changes of puberty in transgender and \u2062gender-diverse youth who have started puberty. The\u200c medicines \u200cmost often \u2063used for this purpose are called\u2062 gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues. Transgender Children Taking Puberty Blockers at Risk of Poor Mental Health, Study Finds<\/p>\n<p>A new analysis conducted by UK scientists has shed light on the potential risks associated \u2063with transgender children under 16 years old who are taking puberty \u200dblockers. The analysis\u200d suggests that\u200b these children may be susceptible to experiencing negative mental health \u2063outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>The study focused on 44 children \u2062between the ages of 12 and 15 \u200cwho were taking \u2064the puberty blocker \u2064called triptorelin. The findings revealed that up to \u206334 percent of trans teens with gender dysphoria reported a decline in mental health while on the medication. Additionally, \u2064up to 29 percent reported an improvement in mental health, while 37 percent\u2063 reported no change. These findings are in contrast to a previous study conducted in 2021, which indicated that this same\u2062 age group reported \u200cneither\u2063 harm\u200b nor benefit after taking triptorelin for at least one year.<\/p>\n<p>The researchers conducted this analysis by reevaluating the data at an \u200cindividual\u2063 level rather than comparing group averages. This approach provided \u2064a clearer understanding of\u2063 the benefits and risks associated with triptorelin. The authors of the study explained, &#8220;Rather than saying &#8216;on average&#8217; \u200bthere was a \u2064statistically significant difference before and \u200bafter treatment, we can say &#8216;of the whole sample, 50% improved but 50% deteriorated,&#8217; and so \u2062on.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>But\u2063 what exactly is triptorelin and how does it work? Triptorelin belongs to a \u2063class of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/children-on-puberty-blockers-could-be-at-risk-of-poor-mental-health-study\/\" title=\"Study: Puberty blockers may harm children's mental health.\">medications \u200bcalled gonadotropin-releasing hormones<\/a> (GnRH). It is designed \u200dto stimulate the \u2064synthesis and release of luteinizing \u2064hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, which \u200care responsible for testosterone production in men\u200b and estrogen synthesis in women.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 injectable puberty-blocking drug, triptorelin, was initially approved in the United States \u2062in \u20632000 for relieving symptoms\u2062 of advanced prostate cancer by\u2063 reducing testosterone\u2064 levels. It is considered as effective as surgical castration.\u200c Triptorelin has also \u200cbeen\u200c used \u2062off-label\u2062 in girls under 8 \u2062years old and boys under 9 years old to delay early puberty. Additionally, it\u2064 is \u200ca crucial component\u200c of &#8220;gender-affirming care&#8221; as it \u2063halts menstruation \u2064and \u2064erections. The drug \u2063also affects secondary sex characteristics such as breast and genitalia development, fat deposition, and body hair growth.<\/p>\n<p>These findings highlight the need for further \u200dresearch\u200c and careful consideration\u200d when it comes to the use of puberty blockers in transgender children. While these medications may provide relief and empowerment for many, the potential impact on mental health cannot be overlooked. It is essential\u200d for healthcare providers to closely monitor the mental well-being of transgender youth \u200bundergoing\u2064 hormone therapy and provide appropriate \u200dsupport and interventions when necessary.<\/p>\n<p>As the medical community continues to learn more about the effects of puberty blockers,\u2064 it is crucial to prioritize \u200dthe\u200d well-being and\u2064 mental health of transgender children. This includes conducting \u2063further studies, evaluating\u2064 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/restless-anal-syndrome-new-study-finds-horror-side-effect-of-contracting-covid-19\/\" title=\"\u2018Restless Anal Syndrome\u2019: New Study Finds Horror Side-Effect Of Contracting COVID-19\">long-term outcomes<\/a>,\u200b and developing comprehensive guidelines for<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>that they experienced symptoms of depression and anxiety. 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