Jessica Yaniv, who also uses the name Jessica Simpson, filed a complaint after a gynecologist’s office declined to treat her. She said the refusal was discriminatory and based on her gender identity. The case quickly gained public attention and divided opinion.
Yaniv has been involved in several legal disputes over the years. Earlier cases included complaints against beauty service providers and public institutions. In a major discrimination ruling, Canadian courts decided against her, stating that providers were not qualified to perform services involving male anatomy and were therefore not discriminating.
In the gynecologist dispute, Yaniv claimed she was denied care by a women’s health specialist. At the time, she had not undergone genital surgery and still had male anatomy. She argued that gynecologists should treat transgender patients. No final public decision on this specific complaint has been released.
Medical experts explain that gynecologists are trained to treat female reproductive organs such as the uterus, ovaries, and cervix. People born male do not require gynecological care unless they have undergone reconstructive genital surgery. Doctors stress that treatment decisions are based on anatomy, training, and patient safety.
The case has fueled wider debate about transgender healthcare. Many professionals emphasize that appropriate medical care depends on physical anatomy and clinical competence, not identity. Supporters of this view say the issue centers on safety and medical responsibility rather than discrimination.