Question

After a traumatic accident, a male baby is left with a micropenis that is badly damaged. based on the case of david reimer, what would likely be most helpful?

Answer 1

Answer: Gender reassignment

If the case of David Reimer is followed, surgery could be performed to reassign the baby boy's gender as a girl and raised that way.
This solution is not foolproof because psychological problems could develop as the child grows into adulthood.

Answer 2

David Reimer was a Canadian man, born male, but reassigned as a girl and raised as a female after his penis was destroyed in a badly carried out circumcision operation. The case shows that the boy should raised as a boy and he should participate in medical decision making process if it is appropriate to his age.