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NHS pauses new cross hormone prescriptions

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YourNavyFinch · 09/03/2026 01:36

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly0ppdzj2yo

Popped over to see what people are making of this, and I think I might be first with this now confirmed TERF-friendly news.

The article will probably get updated, and I have no idea how to archive it, but the reporting didn't seem too bad for the BBC.

Would love to see someone explain the evidence against puberty blockers and other interventions for young people, like how often gender dysphoria actually resolves on its own.

As for the bit about not enough evidence that just reads to me like standard public health waffle which comes across a bit misleading...

Probably won't be able to reply but enjoy the discussion in my absence!

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NHS England pauses new prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for under-18s

The health service said young people who already receive the drugs will continue to do so.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly0ppdzj2yo

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IwantToRetire · 09/03/2026 02:16

Just to say I happened to see the DM posted about this some hours earlier.

Not sure how they are always in the know, but looks like the BBC etc., held back until it confirmed(?)

Just have to add the Guardian's headline for their article!

NHS England pauses new referrals for masculinising or feminising hormone treatment in under-18s
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/09/nhs-england-pauses-new-referrals-masculinising-feminising-hormone-treatment-under-18s

(Is this because they think their readers wont understand if they say "cross hormone")

Not to detract from the substance of the decision, but just an example of how difficult it is to just get everybody to have a sensible conversation.

sigh.

NHS England pauses new referrals for masculinising or feminising hormone treatment in under-18s

Review finds evidence does not back use of treatment for 16 and 17-year-olds with gender incongruence or dysphoria

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/09/nhs-england-pauses-new-referrals-masculinising-feminising-hormone-treatment-under-18s

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