1. **Menstruation**: Men do not have periods because menstruation is specific to individuals with a uterus, typically women and some transgender men or non-binary people. 2. **Biological Process**: Menstruation involves shedding the uterine lining when pregnancy does not occur. Men do not have a uterus, so they do not experience this process. 3. **Hormonal Changes**: Men can experience hormonal changes and symptoms related to other health conditions, but these are not the same as periods.

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01/04/2021

Do men have periods?

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Menstruation: Men do not have periods because menstruation is specific to individuals with a uterus, typically women and some transgender men or non-binary people.
Biological Process: Menstruation involves shedding the uterine lining when pregnancy does not occur. Men do not have a uterus, so they do not experience this process.
Hormonal Changes: Men can experience hormonal changes and symptoms related to other health conditions, but these are not the same as periods.

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