A Girl Has Been Gender-Dysphoric for Several Years, but as She

question 13

Multiple Choice

A girl has been gender-dysphoric for several years, but as she reaches puberty, she begins to question her desire to transition to a male. Her parents are debating whether to give her puberty blockers. Which would be the strongest reason in favor of using puberty blockers?

• A) They would hasten the development of secondary sexual characteristics.
• B) They may have negative physical impacts if taken for too long.
• C) They would give the girl time to decide for certain whether she should transition.
• D) They would ease the hormonal and surgical procedures of transitioning.
• E) They would prevent adults from determining if the girl is trans or homosexual.

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