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title: Pathways to Parenthood for Trans People
date: 2022-05-12T03:00:00-04:00
author: OBOS Admin
canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/pathways-to-parenthood-for-trans-people"
section: Resources
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Pathways to Parenthood for Trans People

This concise factsheet addresses pathways to parenthood for trans people, as well as what we can do to protect our fertility. It also provides links to relevant resources.

> As a transwoman, you may still make enough sperm to start a pregnancy. As a transman, taking hormones and not having a period won’t stop you from getting pregnant. You can still get pregnant while taking T.

[View the factsheet ](https://prevention.ucsf.edu/sites/prevention.ucsf.edu/files/inline-files/2013-0514_Web_Trans-Persons-and-Fertility_ENG.pdf)

SOURCE: California Family Health Council and Center of Excellence for Transgender Health

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![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)Topics

- [ pregnancy & birth](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/subject-area/pregnancy-birth)
- [ fertility](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/fertility)
- [childbirth choices](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/childbirth-choices)
- [fertility](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/fertility)
- [LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual)](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/lgbtqia-lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-queer-intersex-and-asexual)
- [pregnancy](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/pregnancy)
- [trans healthcare](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/trans-healthcare)
- [trans](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/trans)

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## Using the Media To Explore My Asexuality

MB discusses the role of the media in teaching her about asexuality and the asexuality spectrum.

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MB discusses the role of the media in teaching her about asexuality and the asexuality spectrum.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-using-the-media-to-explore-my-asexuality)

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## Addressing Heart Health in LGBTQ Adults

Why continued research is needed on heart health in LGBTQ adults

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Why continued research is needed on heart health in LGBTQ adults](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/addressing-heart-health-in-lgbtq-adults)

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## Exploring Neurodiversity through an Intersectional Lens

How does neurodiversity intersect with race, gender, sexuality and other identities, especially in the workplace?

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How does neurodiversity intersect with race, gender, sexuality and other identities, especially in the workplace?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/exploring-neurodiversity-through-an-intersectional-lens)