A importância do farmacêutico no acolhimento, orientação e acompanhamento terapêutico da população transexual e travesti

Abstract

Hormone replacement therapy has been seen as crucial for the mental health and well-being of a significant portion of the transgender population, highlighting the necessity for the development of initiatives that promote safe access to medication therapies and their therapeutic monitoring. The community pharmacy is a crucial point in obtaining hormones for these trans individuals, portraying the importance of the pharmacist in welcoming, guiding, and providing healthcare services. However, a gap in the training of this professional was evidenced, highlighting difficulties in understanding the term "transgender", in the approach and appropriate treatment of these individuals, and the limited knowledge of the medicinal therapies used in this gender affirmation process. Investment in the education and continuous training of pharmacists, recognizing their role in providing care to this population and their inclusion in specialized outpatient multidisciplinary teams for this population group, are important steps towards improving the assistance and providing safer and more qualified medication management for these individuals, minimizing existing risks. The study found that access to healthcare services and obtaining therapeutic support for the transgender population face significant challenges, including the low preparation of pharmacists to deal with their demands. This study was conducted using a systematic methodology, performing a literature review, meticulously designing a search strategy, and establishing clear inclusion and exclusion criteria for the selection of articles and extraction of content to be utilized.