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It's not that we disagree, you are just misinformed.
https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www...e6-9e16-2e5a123aac62_story.html?client=safari
The author uses this study as his source:
https://www.researchgate.net/public...en_1960-2010_Prevalence_Incidence_and_Regrets
The average age at application was stable over the time period for both genders. FMs were younger (median 27 years old) than MFs (median 32 years old)
I'm not surprised that these people have good outcomes. If the feeling has persisted into late 20's/early 30's, it seems reasonable to believe they'll be a far better candidate to transition than someone under 18, which is totally different.
Here's a competing study:
http://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/AFSP-Williams-Suicide-Report-Final.pdf
& another - HIV rate estimated to be ~25% in developed countries
https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/group/gender/transgender/