The Experiences of Transmasculine People with Contraception and Menstruation: A Literature Review of Qualitative and Mixed Method Studies

• Published in: Transgender health Vol. 6; no. 6; pp. 33 - 314
• Main Author: Karrington, Baer
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers 01.12.2021; Mary Ann Liebert, Inc
• Subjects: Birth control; Cervical cancer; Cross-dressers; Gender dysphoria; Gender identity; Keywords; Literature reviews; Medical screening; Menstruation; Mental health; Mixed methods research; Non-binary gender; Ovulation; Pregnancy; Puberty; Review; Review Article; Social norms; Society; Subject heading schemes; Systematic review; Testosterone; Transgender persons; Vagina; qualitative; contraception; menstruation; transgender

Purpose: A paucity of research exists concerning transmasculine experience with contraception and menstruation, despite these being possible sources of dysphoria. Understanding how transmasculine people navigate contraception and menstruation can help improve the quality of care provided for this co...