The American child's assessment (done invisibly within therapy sessions) lasts a year or so, and then they have the opportunity to progress to medical interventions if child, parents, and doctors agree.

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If the American child is diagnosed with gender dysphoria and everyone agrees treatment is warranted, then by 18 the American child has undergone medical and social transition with the support of their parents and therapist.

The Finnish child is still doing assessments.
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At 18, the Finnish child is still expected to keep doing assessments at the youth clinic - but they're sick of it. They break away and get on the list for the adult gender clinic. By 19 they're able to start hormone therapy.

Now: Would you be surprised if the Finnish kid has worse mental health?
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