CAZEIRO, Felipe.; GALINDO, Dolores Cristina Gomes.; SOUZA, Leonardo Lemos de; GUIMARÃES, Rafael Siqueira de.
Abstract:
This qualitative, descriptive and exploratory research conducted in the Away
from Home Treatment (Tratamento Fora de Domicílio [TFD]), in Cuiabá, Brazil, aimed to
raise reflections on the therapeutic process itineraries of trans people in the search for the
Transsexualizer Process (Processo Transexual [PT]). Three transgender men, two
transgender women and one transvestite woman participated. They were aged between
21 and 32 years. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed
using Content Analysis. The results show that trans people follow different itineraries,
looking for institutionalized or informal services (trans sociality networks) to affirm their gender identities. Obstacles related to pathologization, reception, continuity of care,
resolution and reference in the care network of the Transsexualizer Process stand out.
Important critical points were observed in social, endocrinological and psychological care.
The pilgrimage by health services was marked by constant institutional discrimination,
allowing for the understanding of how the health system is organized concerning the care
of these people, listing issues for the work of Psychology, in this field, from a perspective
of the experience and materiality of gender.
