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National guidelines on puberty blockers coming as fraught debate continues

National guidelines on puberty blockers coming as fraught debate continues

by NAPP Executive | Jul 28, 2026 | News

“Reflecting on the awkwardness of early adolescence is uncomfortable for many, but for 16-year-old trans girl Kassie it has been particularly challenging. For Kassie, the prospect of puberty — and the aspects of male development that would come with it — was...
NAPP response to RANZCP statement on the New Zealand government ban on puberty blockers for young patients with gender identity distress.

NAPP response to RANZCP statement on the New Zealand government ban on puberty blockers for young patients with gender identity distress.

by NAPP Executive | Nov 21, 2025 | News, Reports, Resources

The RANZCP put out a statement on the NZ ban on puberty blockers. See below link. https://www.ranzcp.org/news-analysis/puberty-blocker-pause-could-harm-vulnerable-young-people-psychiatrists-say Our NAPP response. Unlike the National Association of Practising...

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