Trans Fertility Co.
Trans Fertility Co. was created by trans people to make it easier for us to access the full range of
Over 40 medical centers serving transgender people under the age of 19 have closed their doors for good. Without being explicitly asked to do so. That’s right… they’re complying in advance.
What does this mean for transgender reproductive rights? Nothing good. These clinics were utilizing the best data we have to support their patients in understanding the fertility implications of transition. Wherever they go next might not have that same awareness and commitment.
Do everything you can to support clinics that are staying open and to fight back against preemptive closures.
What if trans men didn’t have to go off T to do egg harvesting?
Providers everywhere have been working with new protocols that don’t require trans patients to stop T while doing egg harvesting. Now we have a case study outlining this process, so it’s clear that some people might be spared the stress of going off T (and back on again) while doing egg harvesting.
Eggs that are harvested can be used in IVF, where a partner or surrogate carries and gives birth to the baby created using the egg. In this way, both partners (or a partner and a surrogate) get to participate in bringing a baby into the world. Until recently, trans folks had to stop T to collect eggs, but now we’re learning that might not be necessary.
So cool!
For a link to the study, go to transfertility.co (link in bio)
12/30/2025
Does pregnancy impact top surgery results?
As with many things in the world of fertility, the “correct” answer is… it’s complicated.
There are only a couple of studies looking at this topic, and they’re both pretty small! But what we do know is that yes, pregnancy can impact the results of your top surgery.
- Regrowth: pregnancy can trigger existing mammary tissue to swell temporarily, ranging from small growth to pre-surgery sizes. This is usually temporary, but if skin stretches a lot (especially if you choose to lactate and nurse your baby, some changes might be permanent.
- Scar tissue and shape of chest changing: Regardless of the type of surgery you had, your scar tissue might move around a bit and get darker, and the general shape of your chest by change as well. As with growth, this can be temporary but some people report these changes as permanent.
What can you do? Well, some people choose to postpone top surgery until they are done with their fertility journeys, so they don’t have to worry about the way pregnancy might change their surgery results. Other people accept the changes as part of the many ways all bodies change as a result of pregnancy. Finally, many people have top surgery revisions after things have settled down postpartum and they’ve stopped producing milk (if that happened for them).
It’s really up to what’s best for you! But we’d love to hear from our community—did you experience growth or other changes during your pregnancy or pregnancies?
12/15/2024
One of the most common questions we get is: How can I get help paying for my fertility journey? 💸
Well, good news! The fight for fair insurance coverage just took a huge step forward! 🌟
A recent class-action settlement with Aetna means fertility coverage must now include LGBTQ+ people, no matter their sexual orientation or partner status. This victory challenges outdated definitions of infertility and clears a path for trans people who face similar insurance barriers. 🧬🏳️⚧️
We all deserve the chance to build our families, and to have support funding those processes. 💜
Read more about this landmark case and what it means for trans fertility care. Link in bio! 📲
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