Childhood Pesticide Exposure May Shift the Timing of Puberty
Childhood exposure to certain pesticide-related chemicals may subtly alter when girls reach menarche, with different compounds appearing to…
Puberty blockers: Denying treatment with blanket bans unethical, doctors say
By December, an urgent injunction filed by PATHA was granted by the High Court, stopping the regulations from…
PATHA challenges puberty blocker ban in High Court judicial review
Gender dysphoria (where an individual’s gender incongruence has an adverse impact on their health and wellbeing).Gender incongruence (where…
Study uncovers genetic trade-off between youth and longevity
A new study identifies vgll3 as a key gene that promotes rapid growth and early reproduction while increasing…
Wellington lawyer Stephen Franks wins review over puberty blockers letter
Franks says the original ruling was “stupid” and embarrassing for the legal profession, which showed itself “so hostile…
Puberty blockers ban, judicial review and political decisions – Deborah Chambers
The English High Court in Bell v Tavistock found there was only limited evidence of the efficacy, purpose…
Steroid hormones, BMI and stress influence puberty timing in girls
Higher levels of key steroid hormones-combined with elevated stress and body mass index (BMI)-are associated with earlier onset…
Government pausing prescription of puberty blockers for some
“Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues play an important role in treating a range of medical conditions. We are ensuring they…
Researchers uncover how chromosome crossovers protect fertility
When a woman becomes pregnant, the outcome of that pregnancy depends on many things – including a crucial…