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This is interesting. Now that I think of it, a transgender transition product could propel a company to this level.

Charging people a permanent lifelong subscription fee for being who they identify as - would be the absolute biggest revenue generator in healthcare history.

Imagine if the population of trans increased from its current level to, say, 5% of all humans. That would be a lifelong subscription plan for a subscriber base larger than the USA. To my knowledge this is currently unprecedented.

Trans medicine is a massive revenue opportunity and shareholders would do well to maximize this.

What leads you to believe that 5% of the population is trans? As I understand it, here in the US, where a trans person can be out and actually get treatment, they still make up a fraction of a percent of the population. Even if everyone who even considered they were trans transitioned, I'm guessing they would still make up less than 1% of the population. It's just not that common of a condition, despite what fear-mongering bathroom bills might have you believe.

I’m saying you could encourage more people to become trans, thereby increasing the pool of available subscribers.

I don't think you "become trans." I'm pretty sure you're just intrinsically trans.

Agreed. The take espoused by the parent comment is nonsense at best. It reminds me of US conservatives who are scared that gay people will convert their kids. A very bizarre view to hold which makes me think they lack understanding

What about detransitioners?

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