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Reproducción post mortem: la bioética de los testamentos reproductivos
Adrian Villalba1,2, Salvador Mut3, Leda Pedelini3
1Deparment of Philosophy II, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain. avillalba@correo.ugr.es.
Medicine, health care, and philosophy
|February 28, 2026
Resumen
La concepción post mortem presenta desafíos éticos. Los testamentos reproductivos pueden extender la autonomía reproductiva más allá de la muerte, respetando los deseos de los individuos y apoyando a las parejas sobrevivientes.
Sus antecedentes:
- Los avances en las tecnologías de reproducción asistida (TRA) plantean complejos problemas éticos y legales.
- Los marcos legales actuales abordan de manera inadecuada la concepción post mortem y las necesidades de las parejas sobrevivientes.
- Las políticas existentes, como los límites de tiempo para el uso de esperma criopreservado, crean lagunas significativas.
Conclusiones:
- La autonomía reproductiva debe abarcar las intenciones post mortem.
- Los testamentos reproductivos son esenciales para navegar por las complejidades de la concepción post mortem.
- La implementación de testamentos reproductivos puede cerrar las brechas regulatorias y mantener los estándares éticos en las TRA.
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