Can you go through puberty after puberty blockers?

If your child decides that they want to develop characteristics of the sex they were assigned at birth, they can simply stop taking puberty blockers. Once the puberty blockers are out of their system, they’ll go through the puberty of the sex assigned at birth.

At what age can you take puberty blockers?

After an assessment, a person may start taking puberty blockers. The GIDS recommend that young people take puberty blockers until reaching 16 years of age or having taken puberty blockers for 12 months before considering other medical procedures.

What age do pubertal blockers start working?

For most children, puberty begins around ages 10 to 11, though some start earlier. The effect of pubertal blockers depends on when a child begins to take the medication. GnRH analogue treatment can begin at the start of puberty to delay secondary sex characteristics.

What age do trans people start taking testosterone?

Cross sex hormones such as testosterone rarely are prescribed prior to 16. Many don’t start until 18 or 19. Trans of seriously questioning youth would start on blockers. Keep in mind that LOTS of people also do not come out as children or youth.

How much does it cost to transition to puberty blockers?

THE COST OF TRANSITIONING. Most of these treatments are still very expensive and often out of reach for people without the help of insurance. The cost of puberty blockers is approximately $1,200 per month for injections and can range from $4,500 to $18,000 for an implant.

What is puberty like for a trans person?

Promise. Even if you have done the research, you’re still in for a shock. Puberty is an awkward time for everyone, but for many trans people, every change their body goes through is a horrifying reminder that their body does not align with their gender.