Controversy Erupts Over Withheld Puberty Blocker Study Results

Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy delays publication of federally funded study, citing fears of political misuse.

The study, led by Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy, found no mental health improvements in children on puberty blockers.
Olson-Kennedy withheld publication, fearing the data could be used against gender-affirming care in political debates.
The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, followed 95 children over two years and received nearly $10 million.
Critics argue that withholding the data compromises scientific integrity and transparency, especially with public funding involved.
Republicans in Congress have initiated an investigation into the decision to delay the study's publication.