Testosterone blockers, also known as anti-androgen drugs, are commonly prescribed to transgender women to block the effects of testosterone, the primary sex hormone responsible for facial hair and ...

A United Kingdom high court judge upheld the British government’s emergency ban on puberty blockers for minors on Monday, finding the blockers carry “very substantial risks and very narrow benefit.” ...

The drugs block a child’s natural development during puberty, preventing the production of hormones, such as testosterone and estrogen. While the emergency ban on prescribing puberty blockers is set ...