Trans and gender diverse people with a uterus can also become pregnant. It is not only cisgender women who become pregnant.
Gender affirming hormones, including testosterone (or T), are not contraceptives. People taking gender affirming hormones can still become pregnant.
There are contraception options, including hormonal contraception, that do not impact on gender affirming hormones.[1]
Like with anyone, trans and gender diverse people will have different feelings about a pregnancy.
It may be positive for some people. It may cause gender dysphoria for other people.
There is no right or wrong way to feel about a pregnancy.
It is important to see a doctor if you think might be pregnant and may want to continue the pregnancy. You will need to pause gender affirming hormones during pregnancy.[2]
You have a right to gender affirming pregnancy or abortion care that is free from discrimination.
Peer support and referral to LGBTIQ+ people and people supporting LGBTIQ+ people with a phoneline between 3pm and midnight. You can find more information here or call 1800 184 527.
Advocacy, training, education, and social support for the intersex, trans and gender diverse community in Canberra. AGA is not a crisis service. You can find more information here or call 6162 1924.
A digital information and resource platform for trans and gender diverse people. It is provided by ACON (New South Wales). You can find more information here.
Resources, including information about playgroups and family catch ups, for LGBTQ+ parents and their children. You can find more information here.
Meridian Wellbeing Services provides peer-led clinical services for people living with or impacted by HIV and LGBTIQA+ people, including those who are exploring their identity. Services are peer-informed, person-centred, and trauma-informed.
Counselling is free for LGBTIQA+ people who are aged 15 years and over. Psychology is free for LGBTIQA+ people who are aged 16 years and over. Both services are for people living or working in the ACT.
You can find more information here, call 6257 0372 or email wellbeingservices@meridianact.org.au. Waitlists commonly apply
Telephone: 02 6290 2166
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