Episode 1093 • • 2:27:46 - 2:31:34
1093: Right Puberty
Transgender Youth Research, Puberty Blockers, Medical Intervention
Dr. Joanna Olson from Children's Hospital Los Angeles discusses her research on transgender youth and the use of puberty blockers. She argues that halting "the wrong puberty" early on can prevent trauma and high suicide rates among trans youth. The commentary characterizes these medical interventions as a form of child abuse and a radical shift from medical norms of a decade ago.
