sentences:  19529 on Mental Health" ("Ley N° 19529 de Salud Mental") states that in no case a diagnosis can be made in the field of mental health on the exclusive basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.Gay and bisexual men can donate blood in Uruguay, provided they haven't had sex in 12 months.Uruguay is regarded as a global leader in human rights and LGBT rights, with legislation in place protecting LGBT people from discrimination and allowing same-sex couples to wed and adopt.