TW for AFAB genital mutilation, surgery, medical malpractice, gaslighting
This is a bit of a long shot, but I was wondering if anyone here has had experience with AFAB genital mutilation?
Background: Last year, when I was receiving surgery for endometriosis and a redundant hymen (among a few other things), my surgeon cut off my labia minora without my consent or medical necessity. My recovery was very rough, so I didn’t find out until about 3 weeks after surgery. At the time I was really distressed and freaked out. I did try confronting my surgeon on multiple follow up appointments, but he absolutely refused to speak on it and would change the subject. Sometimes he would tell me I was confused and didn’t understand my own anatomy. One of his assistants told me she wasn’t allowed to speak on what he did or didn’t do, when I asked her about it. I genuinely trusted my surgeon before this. It was a such a shock to find what he did.
It’s been several months now and I’m handling it well. I’m not as distressed anymore, but of course I’m still emotionally hurt. Does anyone else have experience with anything like this? It’s been a very strange experience and although I have family and friends to talk with, I don’t know anyone who can personally relate.
