(O-19) GENDER REASSIGNMENT IN TRANSGENDER MEN IN BOGOTá, COLOMBIA

Abstract

In the 21st century, the transgender population begun to have greater visibility and advances within the health field in terms of gender reassignment. This transition covers four aspects which includes legal, social, surgical reassignment and hormone therapy. Although the word transgender is no longer in the disorders section, it’s still seen as a disease. For this reason, the transgender population continues to be pathologized. In Bogotá, Colombia, information on the processes that encompass gender reassignment is currently not sufficient. To understand the perception of transgender men about the four aspects of the female-to-male gender reassignment currently taking place in Bogotá. Qualitative descriptive study with biographical/narrative design carried out using semi-structured interviews were conducted with 4 transgender men over 18 years who have completed at least one of the aspects in Bogotá. These interviews were audio recorded, transcribed and analyzed. The results were divided into 2 dimensions, which were subdivided into various categories. Once gender reassignment began, most transgender men opt to start with the social aspect because it allows them to present themselves to society in their desired way. After this, they continued with the legal, hormonal and surgical aspects according to each person's preference. As a result, a lack of protocols and poor follow-up of health care guidelines for adequate care of this population were evident. No conflict.