Consultation on safety measures for the use of puberty blockers in young people with gender-related health needs

Overview

The Government has tasked the Ministry of Health with consulting on whether there should be additional safety measures for puberty blockers, such as regulations under the Medicines Act.

On 21 November 2024 the Ministry of Health published its evidence brief and position statement on puberty blockers.

How to have your say

There are a couple of ways in which you can provide feedback.

You can:

• complete this online survey - use the 'Online survey' link below to begin or,
• emailing pbconsultation@health.govt.nz to share you thoughts.

This is an anonymous consultation. We do not ask for your name or any personal details. You can choose which questions you want to respond to.

You will be asked for your email at the end of the survey, but this is only to provide you with a PDF copy of your submission. We do not collect these email addresses.

You don't have to complete the consultation all in one go. You can use the 'Save and come back later' button at the bottom of each question page. You will be emailed a link that you can use to return to your partially completed submission.

The consultation closes on Monday 20th January 2025 at 5pm.