Puberty21 Feb 2026Puberty blockers trial paused over concerns from medicines watchdogThe medicines regulator is suggesting the minimum age limit for trial should be raised to 14.21 Feb 202617 Dec 2025Streeting rejects calls to stop puberty blocker trialThe health secretary tells MPs he is "uncomfortable" about the use of the drugs but he was following expert advice.17 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Campaigners question ethics of puberty-blocker trial in legal letter to StreetingResearchers and the UK regulator say the study is going to help improve care for children questioning their gender.11 Dec 202522 Nov 2025New puberty blockers trial to begin after UK banThose taking part in the study will be children under 16 who are going through puberty.22 Nov 20253 Sep 2025'I gained six kilos in six weeks because of my period'Teen athlete Issey Kyson found the weight gain from starting her periods affected her performance.3 Sep 202511 Dec 2024Scotland to follow UK under-18 puberty blocker banThe temporary ban on drugs being given to under-18s questioning their gender identity had already been extended twice.11 Dec 20249 Dec 2024Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve one of medicine's most controversial debates?The government has pledged to determine the evidence - and establish whether the benefits outweigh any potential harms of prescribing puberty blockers to children questioning their gender9 Dec 202429 Oct 2024What's happening with children's gender care in Scotland?A landmark report says "toxicity" of debate is hampering medical research into gender services.29 Oct 202429 Jul 2024Puberty blockers ban is lawful, says High CourtBan on puberty blockers introduced by last government using emergency legislation was lawful, High Court rules.29 Jul 2024...
