Puberty blockers could cause long-term fertility and health issues for boys, study finds: ‘May be permanent’
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Puberty blockers have been shown to cause long-term fertility and other problems in boys, according to a preprint study from Mayo Clinic. Doctors revealed insights on the risks.
All participants were 17 or younger. "Much of this is politically driven, and may lead to premature treatments." "The changes induced by these medications may be permanent, contrary to popular opinion among transgender activists." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
The researchers analyzed the testicular cells of boys who had been taking puberty blockers for anywhere from three months to 52 months, and compared them to cells of a control group who had not been on the blockers.
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