Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Teenager Self-Inflicts Genital Injury Due to Gender Identity Crisis
A 17-year-old boy in India, who felt he was a girl trapped in a boy's body, seriously injured himself.
He had been studying to become an IAS officer, but questions about his gender identity troubled him.
He researched online and followed a doctor's advice.
He acquired medical supplies and performed the act at home.
He is now in the hospital, and doctors are working to help him.
Experts say that the case underlines the need for providing both medical and mental health support for teenagers struggling with gender identity issues.
A 17-year-old boy injured himself in Prayagraj.
The boy had been struggling with gender identity issues since age 14.
He was preparing for the UPSC exam but was distracted by gender identity concerns.
The boy followed advice from a local doctor, Dr. Zenith.
He is now receiving medical care and counseling at the hospital.
- Who
- A 17-year-old boy
- What
- Injured himself by removing his genitals
- When
- Unspecified
- Where
- Prayagraj, India
- Why
- Due to a long-standing struggle with gender identity
- Victim's Age
- 17
- Location
- Prayagraj
- Medical Facility
- Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital
- Previous Aspirations
- UPSC
- Alleged Advisor
- Dr. Zenith