Short Communication | DOI: https://doi.org/10.31579/2642-9756/235
1 Mexican Academy of Surgery, National Academy of Medicine of Mexico.
2 Pronatal Foundation Center for Assisted Human Reproduction.
3 Sonora Women's Institute.
*Corresponding Author: Víctor Manuel Vargas Hernández, Academia Mexicana de Cirugía, Academia Nacional de Medicina México.
Citation: Lujan Irastorza JE, Carlos D. Montaño, Obeso Suro MO, Vargas Hernández VM, (2025), Legal, Social and Medical Aspects of Assisted Reproduction in Mexico A legislative challenge, J. Women Health Care and Issues, 8(2); DOI: 10.31579/2642-9756/235
Copyright: © 2025, Víctor Manuel Vargas Hernández. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Received: 04 January 2025 | Accepted: 10 January 2025 | Published: 18 January 2025
Keywords: buschke-löwenstein tumors; giant condyloma acuminata; human papillomavirus; surgical excision
Background: Buschke-Löwenstein tumor is a presentation of condyloma acuminata; caused by human papillomavirus infection presenting as an exophytic, polypoid, cauliflower-like lesion; characterized by slow growth, local infiltration, contiguous tissue destruction; with a tendency to recurrence and produce fistulas or abscesses around the affected area. The most frequent location is the vulva, scrotum, penis, perineum and perianal region; Transmitted by sexual contact and more common in men, it is controversial whether it should be considered premalignant or a verrucous carcinoma; It does not present cellular atypia and a third can become malignant; recurrences are frequent. The risk factors are HPV, continuous irritation and poor hygiene of the genital area, phimosis, immunosuppression, smoking and drug addiction.
Objective: review literature and case description.
Case Presentation: 45-year-old male with condylomatous lesion on the genitals of 4 months' duration, on the foreskin and ligament of the glans penis, and other minor lesions on the shaft of the penis; morbid obesity, uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus. He is scheduled for circumcision and removal of the satellite lesions.
Conclusions: Giant Buschke-Löwenstein condyloma is considered a low-grade squamous cell carcinoma, locally invasive, with aggressive behavior; Surgical treatment is the option.
In Mexico, the lack of clear and specific legislation on assisted reproduction techniques has generated a scenario of vulnerability for both health professionals and patients. This legal vacuum not only leaves those who resort to these procedures unprotected, but also opens the door to arbitrary interpretations that can lead to abuse, unjustified restrictions and violations of fundamental rights of professional practice. As a consequence, health professionals dedicated to human reproduction, civil and criminal procedure codes on the use of gametes and embryos, and even users of these techniques, face uncertainty about medical or legal assistance and the constant risk of being affected by discretionary decisions, without legal support due to the lack of legislation on procedures based on the “lex arte” of medical activity, considering the autonomy and human rights of patients in their decisions as they are limited by a solid regulatory framework; There are situations that seriously violate the rights to health and reproduction, according to Article 4 of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States, which establishes that "every person has the right to decide freely, responsibly and in an informed manner about the number and spacing of their children." Some human reproduction centers have been affected with sanctions, including their closure, for violating this constitutional principle, depriving numerous couples of the possibility of exercising their fundamental human and voluntary right to form a family. This action not only affects the well-being of the family but also society itself and emotionally impacts access to assisted reproduction techniques, imposing unfair barriers in an area as intimate and transcendental as the integration of a family through motherhood and fatherhood, violating the right to integrity and security of the doctor-patient relationship and, in some cases, violating the principle of patient confidentiality and affecting the reputation of medical staff. by reviewing confidential files and documents without a specific order, or following the appropriate protocols, violating the confidentiality and privacy of medical information, protected by the General Health Law and, as a consequence, violating the right to work and decent working conditions; including suspension of workers, depriving them of their livelihood and job stability.
This action not only impacts their income, but also compromises the well-being of their families, with uncertainty and precariousness; as a “domino effect”; it violates the right to decent work enshrined in article 123 of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States, which guarantees fair and equitable conditions for all workers. The lack of a legitimate justification for these events shows an abuse of labor rights, leaving these people in a vulnerable situation. This should not be mentioned at present, what is serious is the Right to the Presumption of Innocence and Due Process; in some situations, gaps in procedural conditions cause injustice and inefficiency; some health professionals are subject to arrest warrants based on unfounded complaints related to misinterpretation in some controversial clinical cases; the deficiency in the interpretation of the judging actors as plaintiffs, execute irregular judicial procedures that violate the right to the presumption of innocence and due legal process; forcing doctors, fearing being judged unfairly, to take measures to protect their rights, reputation and honour; in the words of Gustave Le Bon, he observes how public opinion, driven more by emotion than by reason, can be easily manipulated, generating collective judgments lacking solid foundations. This dynamic has been evident in cases of daily medical practice, mainly in the reproductive aspects of women, where both health personnel and workplaces are the subject of a defamation campaign on social networks, television and radio, without concrete evidence being presented to support the accusations, which affect the professional, psychosocial, moral reputation and well-being of the doctor, as well as his credibility and career; few have died from such causes, damaging their family and environment.
In a context where collective perception weighs more than the facts, the lack of regulation and protection against these attacks leaves us exposed to injustice and stigmatization; by cutting the Hippocratic Oath, it creates frustration when seeing how the fundamental principles of our profession have been trampled on. What we swore to protect is now threatened by indifference and lack of regulation. This makes one think of the right to the protection of embryos and gametes; as a right that, in Mexico, has been ignored with devastating consequences. The absence of a clear legal framework has allowed reproduction centers, when these events occur, to put the viability of eggs, gametes and embryos at serious risk; which represent the hope of families who have placed their trust in science to fulfill their dream of being parents. This lack of protection not only violates their reproductive rights, it also threatens the integrity of the embryos, which were exposed to negligence and uncertainty. It is unacceptable that in places where the right to life and family is recognized, thousands of embryos are allowed to be treated as mere objects, victims of decisions without scientific or ethical support; where our professional ethics and morality are limited when our vocation requires us to save life in all its forms. The lack of regulation is not just an omission; it is a sentence of lack of protection for those who depend most on our responsibility and commitment. Rights in assisted reproduction urgently and unavoidably require that the Mexican State, at all levels of government, assume its responsibility and act firmly and decisively to fill the legal loopholes that have allowed abuses and injustices in the field of assisted reproduction. The three branches of government cannot remain indifferent to a problem that profoundly affects human rights, reproductive health and the dignity of thousands of families. It is imperative that comprehensive legislation be developed and enacted to clearly regulate assisted reproduction techniques, guaranteeing not only equal access to these procedures, but also legal security for patients and health professionals. This legislation must establish solid protections for reproductive rights, define strict protocols for the management, conservation and safeguarding of genetic material, and specify with absolute transparency the responsibilities and powers of regulatory authorities. Legislative inaction not only perpetuates uncertainty and lack of protection, but also opens the door to arbitrary decisions that put the integrity of patients and embryos at risk. We cannot allow scientific progress in this field to continue to be at the mercy of subjective interpretations or regulatory gaps. It is time for the State to guarantee a fair, clear legal framework in accordance with the principles of dignity, freedom and human rights. Furthermore, it is crucial that medical societies and human rights organizations speak out in defense of these techniques and actively work to create official Mexican standards with guidelines that ensure ethical and safe practices in the field of assisted reproduction. We cannot allow economic or personal interests to prevail over the well-being and rights of those who seek these reproductive techniques in the hope of forming a family. The lack of specific legislation on assisted reproduction techniques in Mexico has created a worrying legal vacuum, leaving both patients and health professionals in uncertainty. This legislative omission not only encourages abuse and bad practices, but also prevents the effective protection of reproductive rights and the safety of genetic material.
In order to address this problem in a comprehensive manner, it is essential to enact a General Law on Assisted Reproduction, which establishes clear principles, rights and obligations for all parties involved, doctors, civil society, patients, governments. This law must contemplate:
It is important to remember that Le Bon stresses the importance of the jury focusing on the concrete facts of each case, to counteract the tendency of the masses to form emotional and uninformed judgments. Likewise, it is urgent to establish a legal framework that serves as a guarantee of justice and balance in the field of assisted reproduction, ensuring that decisions in this field are based on scientific evidence and ethical principles, and not on distorted perceptions or external pressures. It is time to act with responsibility and commitment, building clear, fair and protective legislation that provides certainty, security and hope to all those who have placed their faith in assisted reproduction to fulfill the dream of forming a family.
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