When a trans man has his period
Summary
Trans men in Nepal continue to face exclusion from menstrual health services, school curricula and clinical care despite legal recognition of transgender identities. A recent National Assembly resolution calls for inclusive legal frameworks, but the required Act and policy changes have yet to be drafted.
Key Points
- Milan Chhetri and Nishant Jha describe how menstruation and gender identity intersect with stigma, lack of healthcare support and social exclusion in Nepal.
- Nepal’s menstrual health system and related laws were built around women and girls, leaving trans men largely invisible in policy, schools and clinics.
- A 2025 National Assembly resolution called for legal frameworks that recognize all menstruators, but the government has not yet drafted the required Act.
- Advocates and health workers say curricula, clinical training and public facilities still need major changes to become inclusive.
