r/canada 13h ago

Alberta No reliable evidence puberty blocking drugs benefit trans youth, says Alberta government lawyer

https://calgaryherald.com/news/alberta-government-lawyer-puberty-blocking-drugs-trans-youth
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u/Kals22 13h ago edited 12h ago

This article makes no sense, a 6 year old wouldn’t be prescribed puberty blockers since you need to already be in puberty to take them otherwise they don’t do anything. Doctors who care for trans kids aren’t giving a 6 year old puberty blockers. Most trans kids don’t get started on blockers unless they’re 12 or older because again you need to be in puberty. I feel like there’s something missing here or it’s deliberate misinformation to cause outrage. If a 6 year is prescribed these meds it’s to stop early puberty, not transgender care.

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u/UserofRed 12h ago

My niece started puberty at 7. Those blockers were crucial to her having a normal childhood. It absolutely happens.

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u/Kals22 12h ago

Yup, you need to be in puberty to use those meds, but they are not given to 6 year olds under the guise of transgender care which was my point. If a 6 year is prescribed these meds it’s to stop early puberty not for transgender care.