What You Need to Know About Birth Control If You’re Transmasculine
Access to contraception will become even more important in the aftermath of the Dobbs decision for anyone concerned about their reproductive health, including trans men, transmasculine people, and nonbinary people. Of course, there are numerous birth control and abortion options available—but not all transmasculine people want to deal with daily pill reminders or weekly swaps to re-up their birth control patch. Furthermore, frequent visits to your ob-gyn's office or the pharmacy present their own set of difficulties, particularly when it comes to dealing with potential stigma from healthcare providers and dealing with the effects of gender dysphoria.Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) and permanent contraception (sterilization) can be useful options in this situation because they are essentially set-it-and-forget-it methods.
I’m a trans guy on testosterone. Can I still get pregnant?
Contrary to popular belief, taking testosterone is not a reliable method of pregnancy prevention. Even if your period has stopped or you've been on testosterone for a while, you may still ovulate, which means you could get pregnant. If you want to avoid becoming pregnant, you should think about using birth control.
Can transmasculine folks on T use hormonal birth control methods?
Yes! Transgender people on testosterone can use any form of birth control, including those containing hormones. Because progestin in hormonal birth control, including certain LARC options, is unlikely to interfere with testosterone's effects, you should feel free to use whatever birth control method feels right for you. However, if you are uneasy about using hormonal birth control or have had negative experiences with certain hormonal methods, you do have other options.
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