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Australia’s Northern Territory bans puberty blockers for under-18s, sparking criticism over impacts on transgender youth mental health.
Australia’s Northern Territory has banned puberty blockers for under-18s, joining Queensland in restricting access to the treatment, citing concerns over irreversible effects and so-called "ideologically driven practices."
The move affects a small number of youth but has drawn criticism from medical experts and advocates who say it harms transgender and gender-diverse minors by limiting access to a safe, reversible treatment that supports mental health and identity exploration.
While both jurisdictions cite limited long-term evidence—pending a UK trial due in 2031—health professionals emphasize existing consensus on the treatment’s safety and clinical value.
Critics argue the bans are politically motivated and risk worsening distress among an already vulnerable group.
Legal challenges are expected, and support services remain available.
El Territorio del Norte de Australia prohíbe los bloqueadores de la pubertad para menores de 18 años, provocando críticas sobre los impactos en la salud mental de los jóvenes transgénero.