A study funded by the US government attempting to prove the efficacy of giving puberty blockers to so-called “trans kids” has been buried by researchers after the results were contrary to what they had hoped.
The New York Times, of all outlets, reported on a study led by Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy on the effects of puberty blockers in children. Dr. Olson-Kennedy is a prominent advocate for so-called gender-affirming care.
“I do not want our work to be weaponized,” she told the Times on Wednesday, later adding that the data might help those prove in court that “we shouldn’t use blockers because it doesn’t impact them.”
Olson-Kennedy’s $9.7 million (USD) study began in 2015. The study involved 95 participants with an average age of 11, aimed to assess the impact of puberty blockers on mental health outcomes.
After two years of follow-up, the study found no significant improvements in the mental health of the participants.
“They’re in really good shape when they come in, and they’re in really good shape after two years,” Olson-Kennedy said.
Smith moves to ban puberty blockers from being given to youth
Earlier this month, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that the UCP government will soon enact legislation aimed at delaying gender transition decisions until adulthood.
Smith’s announcement came a few months after the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) found there is not enough evidence to support the safety or effectiveness of puberty blockers, and banned the prescription of them to youth aged 16 and under.
Body dysmorphoria is a mental illness and should never be trated with sterilization and mutilation.
Our dear young children are so confused today with all the talk that they were born in the wrong body. Let’s allow kids to be kids again away from all the negative feelings of never fitting in. You were all born in the image of God & have a special purpose in life! Jesus loves you so much that he died so we could all go to Heaven with him someday. Just ask God to forgive you where you have sinned against Him & forgive others in the same way! Jesus will come into your heart and take away all that pain & rejection you’ve been feeling Stay away from people who continue to hurt you & find new friends in a Full Gospal church nearby that will help you grow in Christ brand new & joy! you will be so happy you did, and all of the angels in heaven will rejoice over one lost soul saved!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!