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    • Psychiatry
    • Psychology
    • Gender Studies

    Context:

    • Gender identity variations and transsexualism are recognized phenomena.
    • The etiology of gender identity variations remains incompletely understood.
    • Gender dysphoria causes significant distress, often addressed through sex reassignment.

    Purpose:

    • To describe the centralized psychiatric assessment process for sex reassignment in Finland.
    • To outline the diagnostic approach using multidisciplinary teams and established instruments.
    • To differentiate between gender identity and mental health disorders influencing transition desires.

    Summary:

    • Finland centralizes psychiatric assessments for sex reassignment at Helsinki and Tampere University Hospitals.
    • Multidisciplinary teams utilize psychiatric and psychological tools for differential diagnosis.
    • Assessments exclude cases where gender dysphoria stems from other mental health disorders, particularly in adolescents where identity formation is ongoing.

    Impact:

    • Provides insight into the diagnostic framework for gender-affirming care in Finland.
    • Highlights the importance of differential diagnosis in assessing individuals seeking sex reassignment.
    • Underscores the complexities of adolescent gender identity assessment.