All about being a trans man
Transgender is a broad term that covers people who don't identify with the gender assigned at birth. Some need to identify both their gender and their journey; this is why some people use the label trans man. It not only states their gender, but it identifies them as part of the broader transgender community too. Trans men are as unique as any other person is, there is no defining feature at all. As with all things gender, it's all about how a person chooses to identify and label themselves, it's no one else's choice but your own.
What does it mean to be a trans man?
If you chose to identify as a trans man, it simply indicates that your gender is male, but that is different from the gender assigned at birth.
What do I need to know about transitioning?
As with anything, it's always good to get as much information as possible about a process before doing anything at all and is definitely the case here. If you have questions, look online for answers or ask trans friends if they're happy for you to do that. Connect with the transgender community in your area if you haven't already as this is where you will find the best advice and support.
How does female to male surgery work?
The best way to get an answer to this question is to talk to a medical professional, but you can also look at guides online. Different surgeries are available to make a person's body align with their gender, such as a hysterectomy to remove the uterus (and sometimes the cervix and fallopian tubes), to various surgeries that construct a penis from the clitoris and/or removal of the vagina.
Should trans men have cervical screening tests?
If you are a trans man with a cervix, you should go for cervical screening tests (also known as a smear test). If you're registered as female with your Doctor, you will receive invites for this, if you're registered male, you won't.