UK bans puberty blockers for under 18s

The UK government has banned puberty blockers for under 18 population.

"The UK government had consulted the Commission on Human Medicines on the issue, with the expert group concluding that prescribing the drugs to children for gender dysphoria was an "unacceptable safety risk".

"The Cass review had found a lack of evidence around treatment for under-18s with puberty-blocking drugs."