Promoting Transgender Prostate Cancer Health with Prostate Cancer UK
Trans women and non-binary people (AMAB) can get prostate cancer and other prostate problems, such as an enlarged prostate (BPH). The prostate is not usually removed as part of gender affirming surgery because of the risk of side effects, such as urinary problems and damage to the nerves.
If you’re taking hormones, such as testosterone blockers or oestrogen, or have had an orchidectomy, then you may have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer – but there is still a risk. If you have not taken hormones or had an orchidectomy, then your risk will be the same as for cis men.
Read more about the risk factors and symptoms of prostate cancer and other prostate problems in trans women and non-binary people on the Prostate Cancer UK website.
If you’re worried, talk to your doctor about having a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test – a simple blood test that can help your doctor decide if there is a problem with your prostate.
