Former Clinic Head Supports Giving Hormone Drugs to Young Children
A shocking video has surfaced showing Dr. Polly Carmichael, the former head of a now-discredited NHS clinic, advocating for giving hormone drugs to children as young as four. Despite admitting the lack of long-term data on the impact of these drugs, she expressed full support for their use.
Landmark Report Warns Against Medical Treatment for Gender-Questioning Youth
A recent report has highlighted the need to steer youngsters away from medical treatment and questioned the rationale behind controversial puberty blockers. The clinic, which received criticism for its experimental treatment methods, has since shut down.
Concerns Over Lack of Data and Reversibility of Hormone Blockers
Dr. Carmichael, during her tenure at the clinic, acknowledged uncertainties about the hormone blockers' reversibility and the limited data available on their long-term effects. Despite these concerns, she continued to advocate for their use, emphasizing the importance of early intervention.
New Guidelines Call for Caution in Providing Hormones to Gender-Questioning Children
Following a review by consultant Dr. Hilary Cass, puberty blockers are no longer routinely offered as part of the NHS children and young people's gender service. The debate around transgender issues has been deemed toxic, hindering health professionals from expressing their opinions.
Political Response to the Review
PM Rishi Sunak has welcomed the review's findings, emphasizing the need for caution when it comes to the medical treatment and social transitioning of gender-questioning youth. The report aims to address the rapid increase in children questioning their gender and the potential risks associated with early interventions.
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