Retrospective Examination of Peripubertal Return for Patients of Western Australia's Gender Diversity Service

Children far in advance of pubertal development may be deferred from further assessment for gender-affirming medical treatment until nearer puberty. It is vital that returning peripubertal patients are seen promptly to ensure time-sensitive assessment and provision of puberty suppression treatment where appropriate.

Citation:
Cavve BS, Bickendorf X, Ball J, Saunders LA, Marion L, Thomas CS, Strauss P, Chaplyn G, Wiggins A, Ganti U, Siafarikas A, Lin A, Moore JK. Retrospective Examination of Peripubertal Return for Patients of Western Australia's Gender Diversity Service. LGBT Health. 2024.

Keywords:
Gender dysphoria; gender incongruence; pediatric gender service; peripubertal; prepubertal; referral closure

Abstract:
Children far in advance of pubertal development may be deferred from further assessment for gender-affirming medical treatment until nearer puberty. It is vital that returning peripubertal patients are seen promptly to ensure time-sensitive assessment and provision of puberty suppression treatment where appropriate.