Las técnicas de reporducción humana asistida y su falta de regulación en el ordenamiento jurídico ecuatoriano

Abstract

This paper studied the relationship between Assisted Human Reproduction Techniques (AHRT) in the constitutional state of rights framework. It started from a conceptual and historical development of the topic and defining essential terms, which guaranteed a correct understanding. Subsequently, some types of existing techniques were classified, and a brief explanation of each procedure was provided. Among them, the most prominent case was the first girl born alive through the practice of these methods. On the other hand, a study of preceding laws in different countries, such as Spain, Argentina, and Uruguay, and the draft law in Ecuador, which was vetoed by President Lenin Moreno in 2020. The methodology was based on a qualitative approach; the dogmatic, historical-logical, comparative methods, and bibliographic review techniques were employed. In conclusion, inserting Assisted Human Reproduction Techniques in Ecuador was theoretically justified. In addition, it is suggested that a specific law be enacted for this purpose.