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Indefinite ban on puberty blockers announced

A BAN on puberty blockers for children in Britain with gender dysphoria is to be made indefinite after experts warned of an “unacceptable safety risk.”

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced the move today, following the publication of independent advice from the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM).

It said the commission had recommended indefinite restrictions while work is done to ensure the safety of children and young people.

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