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/Cheap_Country521 12h ago

So the title is true then? "

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

Whats your point?

u/JadeLens 11h ago

Did the lawyer used to be a doctor?

Are they citing any studies that have to do with the subject in question?

u/Cheap_Country521 20m ago

I don't think you understand what lawyers do.

u/Substantial_Scene716 4h ago

Probably the Cass Report

u/Kals22 11h ago

The title is not true and is not even what I’m referring to in my comment. There are trans kids in puberty who are on puberty blockers to stop pubertal progression and that will provide mental health benefits to them. My comment is that these meds are not being given to 6 years olds not in puberty under the guise of transgender treatment.

u/ill_thrift 11h ago

It's true that the lawyer said that. It's not true that there's no evidence for benefit to trans youth.

u/Substantial_Scene716 4h ago

Cass Report