Pregnancy is not just for cis women. Trans men and nonbinary people who have uteruses can get pregnant and have children. (Soon, transgender women with transplanted uteruses will be able to conceive and carry their own babies, too!) Inclusive language, gender-affirming healthcare, and perinatal support for transgender parents is important for us, our babies, and our families.
Everyone’s body contains both testosterone and estrogen. The balance of these hormones can affect the behavior of different organs and cycles, such as menstruation, pregnancy, and lactation. Changing estrogen levels control the menstrual cycle. When someone has higher testosterone levels, either naturally or because of medications, their estrogen levels are lower and they may not menstruate. However, that doesn’t mean that pregnancy is impossible. Trans men, genderfluid, genderqueer, and nonbinary people can get pregnant—often, without medical interventions.
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