Grok evidence:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture canceled a $600,000 grant for studying menstrual cycles in transgender men, announced by Secretary Brooke Rollins on March 7, 2025, reflecting a broader review of federal spending under the Trump administration.
The grant was originally awarded to Southern University Agricultural & Mechanical College in Louisiana to research menstruation in transgender men, intersex, and non-binary individuals, as detailed in a USAspending.gov database.
Scientific studies, like one published in PMC, show testosterone therapy in transgender men often leads to cessation of menstrual cycles, providing a medical basis for such research, though the grant’s focus on natural fibers like hemp in menstrual products raised questions about its scope.
The cancellation aligns with Trump administration actions, including halting other transgender health and research programs, such as NIH studies on HIV prevention in transgender youth, amid legal challenges and executive orders targeting gender-related funding.
