Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Puberty Suppression

A non-intensive, reversible medical intervention achieved by using compounds that mimic the actions of GONADOTROPIN-RELEASING HORMONE (GnRH), which in turn slows or stops the physical changes associated with puberty such as the development of breasts or facial hair.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A non-intensive, reversible medical intervention achieved by using compounds that mimic the actions of GONADOTROPIN-RELEASING HORMONE (GnRH), which in turn slows or stops the physical changes associated with puberty such as the development of breasts or facial hair.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Puberty Blocking
  • Blocking, Puberty
  • Blockings, Puberty
  • Puberty Blockings
  • Puberty Suppressions
  • Suppression, Puberty
  • Suppressions, Puberty

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends.

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History Note

2024

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Tree Numbers

  1. E02w.906.250
  2. N04w.590.374w.268.250
  3. N05.300w.361.250

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Puberty Suppression. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000097765. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000097765
  2. Puberty Suppression. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124350192