Reflections on Gender Identity and Medical Care
People often think that I harbor negativity towards those with trans identities because I promote ethical, evidence-based medicine. But that’s not the case.
I’m Prisha Mosley. At 27, I’m a mother, and I’ve faced my share of struggles, including feeling childless, which has been quite humiliating. My journey began when I was 14 and experienced sexual assault, leading me down a path filled with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and ultimately, embracing a trans identity by 16. I sought help for my severe symptoms, like painful periods and a longing to be a boy, and unfortunately, I was guided toward choices that resulted in significant health issues.
For instance, when doctors described the effects of testosterone, like hormonal imbalances—hot flashes, weight gain, and severe acne—I believed them. They assured me that removing my breasts constituted “lifesaving care” and that it was crucial to prevent suicide. At that age, it’s tough to grasp the full extent of what you’re going through, let alone recognize when you’re being mistreated. I didn’t realize how the hormone treatments would impact my insulin levels, leading to a prediabetic condition. The notion of “informed consent” felt misleading; I truly believed I was on my way to transitioning and freeing myself from emotional pain.
My experience is not isolated. Children are not born in the wrong body, though many doctors promoting this idea mislead patients—perhaps for profit. Biologically, humans are male or female, a fact determined at fertilization that no procedure can alter. It’s misleading to offer treatments that suggest one can change their sex. Those who are vulnerable and seeking relief from emotional suffering are, frankly, being swindled. It’s something that no one should have to endure.
When I advocate for banning “gender-affirming care” for minors, it’s not out of animosity, but out of concern. I genuinely believe that individuals with trans identities deserve better healthcare—ethical care based on sound science rather than unfounded promises. The emerging evidence shows that treatments encouraging transition often fail to deliver on their promises, and in many cases, result in irreversible harm. This is a significant reason many countries are reevaluating these practices and suggesting that they be halted.
My experiences serve as a cautionary tale—not just for myself, but for others who feel the same desperation I did. I never wanted to lose my healthy breasts or functional endocrine system. Nobody deserves such outcomes, especially when seeking help. We cannot ignore that the assertion of being born with the “wrong body” is, at its core, misleading.
I advocate for truth and better healthcare because I care, not out of hatred. True malice lies in how some medical professionals exploit the suffering of others, pushing a narrative that offers little more than false hope. The lies related to gender identity can lead to devastating consequences, as I learned far too personally.
