Do Tran’s men also have periods? Know how it is more of a mental pain than a physical one?
Trans men can also have periods. But, for them it is more of a mental pain than a physical one. Let us know from a trans man what kind of problems he faces during periods.
Do you know that trans men also have periods? Do you know that they have to face many problems not only physically but also mentally during periods? There is no doubt that even today when it comes to transgenders, people laugh secretly or give different kinds of judgments. Forget about transgenders getting respect and equal opportunities, people do not even want to change their thinking to accept them as a third gender. However, today we are going to talk about the pain of transgenders and trans men, which many people probably do not even know about.
Yes, trans men or transmasculine individuals also have periods, which is often ignored or misunderstood. A trans man may have periods during the transition journey or before surgery. A trans man himself has told Har Zindagi what kind of problems trans men face during periods.
For trans men, periods are more of a mental pain than a physical one
Krishna Singh of the NGO Mitra Trust Project talked about the problems faced during periods. Krishna was identified as a girl at birth, but when he started gaining consciousness, he started realizing that something was not right. Krishna said that whenever he went out and he got his periods, he could not understand whether he should use the female washroom or the male washroom. From Krishna's words, it can be understood that periods are not only a physical but also a mental pain for transmen.
Why are periods a mental pain for trans men?
Periods are also a mental pain for trans men because they were identified as a girl at birth, but later they identified themselves as a boy. But, despite this, they may still have a uterus and ovaries in their body. If they do not start hormone therapy i.e. testosterone or do not complete the surgery, then periods may occur.
Dr. Mikki Mehta has told us about the types of problems trans men face during periods and how they can reduce them. Dr. Mikki Mehta is a global holistic health guru and life coach. According to the doctor, due to biological differences and hormone therapy in trans men, their experiences regarding periods can be different. Which affects their body as well as mind and brain.
What should trans men do to get relief during periods?
Trans men may have problems of pain and cramps in the lower abdomen during periods . In such a situation, hot water fomentation can be done to reduce cramps and pain. Fomentation can be done with a heating pad or hot water bottle.
According to experts, the help of yoga, meditation and relaxing exercises can also be taken. Trans men can also take the help of some yogic kriyas for relaxation during periods, which include Shitali, Shitkari, Chandra Bhedi Pranayama.
Apart from this, drinking warm water mixed with fennel or star anise or carom seeds can be beneficial for relief during periods. However, if there is stress due to pain during periods, then it is advisable to take rest.
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