Cervical Health Awareness Month: Trans Men and Genderqueer/Gender Nonconforming People
National Center for Transgender Equality
http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/article/2012/01/10/cervical-health-awareness-month-trans-men-and-genderqueergender-nonconforming-peo (http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/article/2012/01/10/cervical-health-awareness-month-trans-men-and-genderqueergender-nonconforming-peo)
1. If you have a cervix, keep it healthy. Here's how:
* If you're between 9 and 26, you can get vaccinated against most forms of HPV.
* Beginning at age 21, or within 3 years of your first sexual activity, you should get Pap tests every year (even if you've been vaccinated).
* Get HPV tests when recommended.
* Using condoms, gloves, and other barriers during sex can significantly reduce – but not eliminate - your risk of transmitting HPV and other infections.
* Visit http://www.checkitoutguys.ca (http://www.checkitoutguys.ca) for more info on cervical health for trans men.