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. 2022 Jun 13;7(3):185-188.
doi: 10.1089/trgh.2020.0139. eCollection 2022 Jun.

Puberty Suppression in Transgender and Gender-Diverse Adolescents: Timely Care for Optimal Outcomes

David A Klein  1   2 , Jason R Rafferty  3   4 , Natasha A Schvey  5
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Puberty Suppression in Transgender and Gender-Diverse Adolescents: Timely Care for Optimal Outcomes

David A Klein et al. Transgend Health. .

Abstract

In this perspective, we argue that pubertal suppression with gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues is a safe reversible intervention that should be made available to transgender and gender-diverse youth starting at early puberty. Recent data suggest puberty suppression is generally initiated among individuals once puberty has significantly progressed, thus reducing the effectiveness of the intervention. Delays and barriers to such care may systematically introduce permanent avoidable disadvantages for this vulnerable and marginalized group.

Keywords: adolescent; gender dysphoria; gender-affirming; puberty suppression; transgender.

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No competing financial interests exist.

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