GnRH Agonists- also known as PUBERTY BLOCKERS GnRH agonists are a class of drugs that inhibit the action of sex hormones including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. This class of drug has been around for nearly fifty years and is used in a variety of situations including some types of cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and for…

In Canada, health care professionals are guided by the mature minor doctrine (Government of Canada) when attending to those under 18. This doctrine also serves Alberta as common law. Alberta Health Services (AHS) has a mandatory policy guided by the mature minor doctrine (AHS Summary Sheet).  A mature minor is someone under the age of…