Transgender men can, and often wish to, become pregnant. However, they do need extra guidance and care providers often lack the necessary knowledge and skills. Amsterdam University Medical Centers (Amsterdam UMC) is the first to conduct qualitative research into the experiences of Dutch transgender
Transgender men often undergo medical procedures to adjust their bodies to their male gender identity. These medical interventions can affect fertility. Some transgender men, therefore, choose not to undergo these treatments, postpone them or, even, to temporarily stop them. Allowing them to retain the possibility of becoming pregnant.
This research shows that their experiences differ greatly from a female pregnancy. For example, transgender men get little to no understanding of pregnancy from their environment, as pregnancy is seen as something feminine in society. Finding the right care providers can also be difficult, sometimes leading to individuals withholding the desire to become pregnant. Fear also plays a role in the process.
Reference: “The barriers and needs of transgender men in pregnancy and childbirth: a qualitative interview study” by J.E. van Amesfoort, F.B. van Rooij, R.C. Painter, A.W. Valkenburg-van den Berg, B.P.C. Kreukels, T.D. Steensma, J.A.F. Huirne, C.J.M. de Groot and N.M. Van Mello, 16 February 2023,
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