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 ...

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 ...

Sasha Bailey receives research funding from The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, Suicide Prevention Australia, and The Pride Foundation. She is Secretary of the NSW ...