"I Want to Live as a Woman"... 20-Year-Old Man Attempts Self Gender Reassignment Surgery, Rushed to Hospital

Attempted Surgery After Watching Online Videos
Tried Operation With Surgical Knife After Self-Anesthesia

A man in his 20s in India attempted to perform gender reassignment surgery on himself, resulting in serious injuries and an emergency transfer to the hospital.

On September 19 (local time), the Times of India reported that a 20-year-old man, referred to as A, residing in the Amethi region of Uttar Pradesh, attempted to perform genital removal surgery on himself at home, failed, and is currently receiving medical treatment.

A man in his 20s in India attempted gender reassignment surgery on himself and sustained serious injuries, leading to an emergency hospital transfer. (This photo is for illustrative purposes and is unrelated to the article content.) Pixabay

According to the report, A had a brief consultation with local medical staff beforehand and planned the surgery himself by referencing gender reassignment surgery videos posted online. Before the procedure, he injected himself with a local anesthetic and attempted the operation using a surgical knife.

However, as the anesthetic wore off quickly, he began to experience severe pain. As his condition worsened due to bleeding, he ultimately sought help from his landlord and was transported to the hospital.

The medical staff treating A explained, "The patient has dreamed of living as a woman since adolescence, and this action appears to have stemmed from such gender identity conflict." They added, "After emergency treatment, his current condition is stable."

The hospital determined that a comprehensive diagnosis, including an assessment of A's mental health, was necessary and reportedly provided information on various options, including the possibility of gender reassignment surgery. Subsequently, mental health professionals began counseling, and additional medical consultations are scheduled to follow.

A was preparing for India's national civil service examination, the UPSC, but it is reported that psychological conflict over his gender identity has made it difficult for him to focus on his studies.