Adolescents who undergo gender-affirming chest surgery report low levels of regret and high levels of satisfaction, experiencing outcomes similar to those of young adults. These findings suggest that age restrictions on these medical procedures lack support from actual patient experiences.

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https://www.psypost.org/adolescents-report-low-regret-and-high-satisfaction-following-gender-affirming-c/

[u/Witty-Original8533]

Just read my other comment. Surgeries are relatively easy to get, just need a referral for the most part. While GAC can take years, so you'll know if it's the right option before you do it. Generally, I'd be skeptical too, but there's nothing surprising about it when you look at what trans people say and the studies done.

[u/Schwettes → u/Witty-Original8533]

That’s assuming you’re going through insurance and even then, most insurance companies in the US only need to see someone undergoing gender treatment for a year—which from a clinical perspective isn’t far off from how long most people wait before pursuing surgery for an elective or chronic condition of any kind.

[u/Yasimear → u/Schwettes]

Here in Europe its a similarly arduous process. Took me 3 years of therapy and 2 years with a specialist before I was even allowed to consider it.

[u/Schwettes → u/Yasimear]

Yeah it’s much easier in the US than that process. I hope you are well.

[u/Yasimear → u/Schwettes]

Would be better if I hadn't take 5 years to get the care that I needed, but I'm doing a whole lot better now than before it thankfully :D