Genspect NZ and Public Good spokeswoman, Jan Rivers, dropped some major truth bombs about puberty blockers in a riveting chat with Paul that exposed serious concerns about youth gender treatments. The Ministry of Health's latest evidence brief revealed shaky ground for these interventions, published on the 21st of November 2024. Jan stressed the need for comprehensive mental health assessments and safer approaches to youth care, cutting through the noise with unvarnished facts about this controversial medical practice.

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