Re:Use of GnRH analogues for gender dysphoria - M.A.Aleem BMJ 2024;386:q1722

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Puberty blockers: BMA calls for lifting of ban on prescribing to children

BMJ 2024; 386 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q1722 (Published 02 August 2024)

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"Re: Puberty blockers: BMA calls for lifting of ban on prescribing to children

Dear Editor

Use of GnRH analogues for gender dysphoria

We have to think about the other possible side effects of GnRH analogues on brain health and other parts of the central nervous system, while we are using these agents as Puberty blockers in children and adolescents with gender dysphoria .

Competing interests: No competing interests

09 August 2024

M.A. Aleem

Professor of Neurology *Consultant Neurologist **

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College *ABC Hospital **

Siruvathur Perambalur 621212* , Annamalai nagar Trichy 620018** Tamilnadu India

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