Reversible puberty blockers halt the development of gendered characteristics.
England's National Health Service has banned the use of puberty blockers for the treatment of gender dysphoria or gender incongruence in transgender minors.
The agency said it made the move after considering an evidence review conducted by England's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Clinicians will also be able to apply for the treatment for their patients under NHS England's Individual Funding Request process, the agency said.
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