Assisted reproduction techniques in people of the same sex and alone by option: Reality in Chile 2021

Abstract

The image of a typical family has changed in recent years, as the makeup of households in Chile is no longer the same as decades ago. While gender and sexual diverse families in our country have always existed, there is a scarcity of reliable data. We review the evolution of the makeup of these diverse families in Chile and their access to assisted reproduction techniques. We also review national policies and health insurance coverage by both governmental and private carriers (Fonasa and Isapres) and how changes in legislation over the years have facilitated the constitution of these families. We outline barriers to access assisted reproduction techniques and the need for further legislative action to guarantee access to all citizens regardless of their marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.