[MarkyMark]

Originally Posted by westopher

Puberty blockers happen early (early puberty) but have no long term or irreversible effects. Once you stop, the body essentially picks up where it left off.
This is actual info from a medical source.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-...s/art-20459075

Part of that source also says:

Possible side effects of GnRH analogue treatment include:

Swelling at the site of the shot.
Weight gain.
Hot flashes.
Headaches.
Mood changes.

Use of GnRH analogues also might have long-term effects on:

Growth spurts.
Bone growth.
Bone density.
Fertility, depending on when the medicine is started.


So definitely not what I would call no irreversible effects. At 10 years old I'd have a very hard time getting on board with my kid wanting that. It actually kind of makes me wonder how many kids at 10 years old are actually asking for this without any persuasion whatsoever.