Reivindicación del derecho a la salud sexual de las mujeres en Colombia: análisis de la Ley 2338 de 2023 sobre endometriosis

Liliana Manrique Ardila; Norma Yurany Bravo Medina

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Vindicating women's right to sexual health in Colombia: analysis of Law 2338 of 2023 on endometriosis

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22490/30730252.9062

Liliana Manrique Ardila Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia

Norma Yurany Bravo Medina Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia

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Law 2338 of 2023 in Colombia establishes a comprehensive framework for addressing endometriosis, a chronic disease that affects a significant number of women in the country. This article analyzes the guidelines of that law, which seeks to guarantee the right to health and improve the quality of life of women diagnosed with the condition. The research is based on a qualitative approach, using documentary analysis and interviews with patients available on the web. The results indicate that, although the law represents significant progress in recognizing endometriosis as a serious medical condition, there are challenges in its effective implementation. This work concludes that it is essential to train medical personnel and increase public awareness in order to achieve comprehensive and continuous care for affected women. In addition, it is considered crucial to establish mechanisms that guarantee access to the resources needed for treatment, such as the creation of a national patient registry that allows monitoring their health and facilitating access to innovative treatments.

keywords: Colombia, health rights, endometriosis, public policy, awareness

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Manrique Ardila, L., & Bravo Medina, N. Y. (2026). Vindicating women’s right to sexual health in Colombia: analysis of Law 2338 of 2023 on endometriosis. Revista Arista Jurídico-Política, 1(1), 99-108. https://doi.org/10.22490/30730252.9062 (Original work published 2024)

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