Q&A for How to Deal with Your Period As a Transgender or Nonbinary Person

No. Menstruation occurs in everyone who has a uterus (unless they are using hormone blockers). While a cisgender girl might be fine with her period, a period for a transgender or nonbinary person can be distressing and cause dysphoria.

Sure, if you want to. This is referred to as a hysterectomy, the permanent removal of a uterus. You won't be able to get pregnant or menstruate once you get this. There are some risks to this, the procedure can be costly, and you must be over 18. Do research and make sure you truly want your uterus removed before making the decision.

A trans man could possibly have a menstrual cycle, but a cisgender man can't have a period.

Absolutely! TomboyX has great leakproof boxers for people of all shapes and sizes. Thinx has period boyshort underwear (but is more pricey). Knix has leakproof boxer briefs in multiple sizes. Try some of these and see what works for you.

It can be hard, but the best advice I could give is to take your mind off your period with something you enjoy. This could be watching funny videos on the internet, listing to a playlist of your favorite songs, reading, creating art, texting friends, or talking to family.

Most people stop menstruating in their late 40's or early 50's. The ending of menstrual cycles for someone in their life is referred to as menopause.

Ideally, you would keep taking the pill without stopping. However, if you stop taking the pill, your period will come back and you'll be able to become pregnant (if you have P-I-V sex). You can stop taking the pill whenever you want, though. If you want to keep taking it, then you can do that, too.

Go for snacks that are nutritional and don't have too much salt or sugar, such as dark chocolate, strawberries, oranges, pineapple, and other fruits. You'll also want to stay away from snacks with unhealthy fats like candy, chips, sweets, etc.

You could take a plastic bag with you into the bathroom and place your used menstrual products in it. Make sure to zip it up tightly so it doesn't leak or smell, and then throw it away whenever you have an opportunity.

In most states, you need to be over 18 to start testosterone without your parents' permission. However, with their consent, a couple notes from doctors and therapists, and a gender dysphoria diagnosis, it's possible to start testosterone before that. This relies heavily on the assumption that your parents are 100% supportive (if they're not, I recommend waiting until you leave the house to start hormone therapy). If you're underage now but are planning on going to college, there are lots of them out there that provide help with trans healthcare services such as medically transitioning! Planned Parenthood is also well known for providing inexpensive hormone therapy.

Eating a lot of dairy during your period might not be the best choice. Evidence suggests that dairy can worsen period cramps and bloating, especially if you are lactose intolerant. It's helpful to track how dairy affects you during your period to see if dietary adjustments are needed.