Puberty blockers given to children who say they were born in the wrong body and want to ‘change gender’ may lower their’ IQs

Powerful ‘puberty blocker’ drugs given to hundreds of young people who are confused about their gender significantly risks lowering their IQs, a leading scientific expert has warned.

In an alarming study, Sallie Baxendale, professor of clinical neuropsychology at University College London, called for ‘urgent’ research into the impact of the drugs on children’s brain functions.

A study, which looked at 25 girls being treated with the puberty blockers, found there was an average drop of seven points in their IQs.

One patient experienced a ‘significant loss’ of 15 points or more, Prof Baxendale said. The girls all suffered from ‘precocious puberty’ leading to the early onset of adulthood.

A study, which looked at 25 girls being treated with the puberty blockers, found there was an average drop of seven points in their IQs.

One patient experienced a ‘significant loss’ of 15 points or more, Prof Baxendale said. The girls all suffered from ‘precocious puberty’ leading to the early onset of adulthood.

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