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[Thryleon]

There's probably one other group that's directly involved in the discussion, and that's parents and extended family as they often have to deal with the consequences on both sides of the debate.
My nephew was a 'female' until his early 20s.
That he is now a 'male' is a decision my sister still struggles with a bit, but loves and supports him, as you do as a parent (or uncle).
He's not really into any sports, so in his case this isn't really an issue but...

It goes without saying that the mental and societal struggles don't automatically end once that transition is made.
While a part of the person may have a feeling that things are now as they should always have been, there are numerous other challenges that such a change throws up.
For those looking to be involved in a competitive sport this is just another one.

yep.

The body actually rejects the change of hormones in these people as they start artificially taking hormones to become more feminine/masculine.

Chronic illness and sickness is often the result that is little talked about.

Honestly makes you wonder where this idea of transitioning comes from.