Ecuador’s Bioethical Principles in Assisted Reproduction

Ecuador’s legal system recognizes bioethical principles, but when it comes to assisted human reproduction laws, the framework is incomplete. Despite rapid 21st-century advances in reproductive health technology, the country still lacks clear biomedical and biotechnology regulations to guide medical practice, protect patient rights, and ensure ethical oversight in fertility treatments. Why it matters: Without strong assisted reproduction legislation grounded in bioethics, doctors, patients, and policymakers are left to navigate complex legal and moral questions without clear guidance