A 30-year-old transgender man (assigned female at birth) is on testosterone therapy. He has not had a hysterectomy or oophorectomy. He occasionally ha...

Question

A 30-year-old transgender man (assigned female at birth) is on testosterone therapy. He has not had a hysterectomy or oophorectomy. He occasionally has penetrative vaginal intercourse. Does he require contraception?

Accepted Answer

Yes, testosterone does not reliably suppress ovulation and he could become pregnant; contraception should be offered

Answer

No, testosterone provides reliable contraception

Answer

Only barrier methods are needed

Answer

Testosterone eliminates all pregnancy risk after 6 months

Answer

He cannot use any hormonal contraception while on testosterone

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Contraception Transgender Man on Testosterone

A 30-year-old transgender man (assigned female at birth) is on testosterone therapy. He has not had a hysterectomy or oophorectomy. He occasionally has penetrative vaginal intercourse. Does he require contraception?