Gender again. Sorry!
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CXRAndy
Shaman
monkers
Shaman
Cycling UK’s decision to exclude trans women from its 100 Women in Cycling list has sparked a wave of refusals, with several nominees rejecting their awards in protest against what they call a “step backwards for inclusion.”
https://www.scenemag.co.uk/multiple...tmuFxDEOouGaNOwQMA_aem_KG3NVE_5U2Saov1KtCvHKg
classic33
Missen
The "ban" comes into force next month and applies to new prescriptions. Those already on them will remain on them.
"In a statement published on Wednesday afternoon, Health Minister Simeon Brown said Cabinet had agreed to the new settings until the outcome of a major clinical trial in the United Kingdom, expected in 2031.
The drugs - known as gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues - would remain available for people already using them for gender dysphoria, as well as for medical conditions such as early-onset puberty, endometriosis, and prostate cancer.
Brown said the new rules - taking effect on 19 December - would give families confidence that any treatment was "clinically sound and in the best interests of the young person".
"These changes are about ensuring treatments are safe and carefully managed, while maintaining access to care for those who need it."
Existing youth gender services would stay in place, with information brought together into one national online hub, Brown said."
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politica...es-pause-on-puberty-blockers-pending-uk-trial
CXRAndy
Shaman
For those trapped perpetually in to taking irreversible drugs
monkers
Shaman
I would have been trapped in despair without them. For some/many of us PBs were life savers.
AuroraSaab
Pharaoh
(Your bold text) Yes, the other 3 are medical conditions which never resolve on their own, unlike body dysphoria. Along with many other countries New Zealand has decided that giving 11 year olds powerful drugs for a mental health issue isn't the best idea after all.
CXRAndy
Shaman
You think that, because thats the path you were likely lead down.
But if you were given proper counselling and left to mature naturally, your outcome could have been far different and probably gay.
I know it will be hard to acknowledge from the position you're in now
mickle
Regular
At what age were you prescribed puberty blockers 'N'?
classic33
Missen
People like me?
Different drugs, different condition, but a choice I made over 48 years ago in the case of one, 42 for the second. Now unable to be taken off them safely. Thirty other medications tried to try and get me off them, none have worked so far.
The side effects of the first include bone thinning, liver damage and diabetes. All three I'm being treated for, and are non-reversible. It excludes the use of painkillers, many antibiotics. Both of which I'd say you'd take without a second thought.
monkers
Shaman
I know what I know because I am me. You know nothing because your mind is closed to reason, and you are not me.
classic33
Missen
Well the link was included, so it's easy enough check.
You mean like using Methylphenidate* for ADHD, which is often used for treating narcolepsy even though it's not licensed for such use in the treatment, in the UK?
*Goes under a few different names
AuroraSaab
Pharaoh
Unless Methylphenidate has irreversible physical and possibly mental development consequences for 11 year olds it's not really a proper comparison. Also, narcolepsy doesn't resolve with counselling like body dysphoria often does. There is no good quality evidence that puberty blockers benefit children.
classic33
Missen
You didn't check before responding?
Methylphenidate isn't licensed, in the UK at least for treatment of narcolepsy, but it is used. Making it as valid a comparison as those you post.
