11685 (2025). Benjamin Doyle to the Associate Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 01 Apr 2025

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	11685 (2025)
Question asked:	18 Mar 2025
Member asking:	Benjamin Doyle
Portfolio:	Associate Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Matt Doocey
Answer received:	26 Mar 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_11685_2025
Document guid:	c334e403-ee9c-4445-bd9e-cc9878e14a5a

11685 (2025). Benjamin Doyle to the Associate Minister of Health: Does the Minister believe puberty blockers are a form of healthcare?

Hon Matt Doocey: Gonadotrophin releasing hormone agonists are a class of medicines given by injection to treat a range of conditions including breast and prostate cancers and endometriosis. In children, these medicines are used to treat precocious puberty. They are available only on prescription.