Entry #13365: Gender-affirming care in Finland

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RegionFinland
IssueGender-affirming care
StatusBanned
Start Date(unknown)
End Date1970
DescriptionUntil 1970, sterilisation in Finland was illegal.
Sourceshttps://www.rhsupplies.org/uploads/tx_rhscpublications/EngenderHealth_Contraceptive%20Sterilization-Chapter%204_2002.pdf

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ValueRestrictedBanned
Start Date1970(unknown)
End DateJul 20, 20201970
DescriptionIn 1970, Finland legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad.Until 1970, sterilisation in Finland was illegal.
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In 1970, Finland legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad. Until 1970, sterilisation in Finland was illegal.

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StatusRestricted
Start Date1970
End Date1987
DescriptionIn 1970, Finland legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad.
Sourceshttps://www.rhsupplies.org/uploads/tx_rhscpublications/EngenderHealth_Contraceptive%20Sterilization-Chapter%204_2002.pdf