Uterus transplant: Are we close to this reality?

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“…These are the major challenges to the existing technique. 4,10,11 In the current context, for the performance of the technique in individuals of male biological sex, great modifications and improvements would be necessary. Anatomical and physiological differences have to be overcome, such as the shape of the male pelvis, which is narrower and has a smaller opening than the female pelvis, and that could hinder the implantation and growth of the uterus during pregnancy.…”

First Latin uterine transplantation: we can do it!

“…In fact, these issues may affect between 3 and 5% of the general population 1, and regrettably, there is no treatment for this type of condition. However, uterine transplantation may provide hope for women with this source of infertility 2.…”

“…Additionally, in the latter case, emotional ties could develop in relation to the baby. This situation is of great concern and limits women’s willingness to choose this option 2. In addition, there is a juridical problem in certain countries, such as Japan and Sweden: that is, the law prohibits surrogacy 2.…”

“…This situation is of great concern and limits women’s willingness to choose this option 2. In addition, there is a juridical problem in certain countries, such as Japan and Sweden: that is, the law prohibits surrogacy 2. Therefore, the only option left for these women is the possibility of a uterine transplant.…”

“…Successful pregnancies were not reported in early studies due to the difficulty of the techniques used and immunological problems related to allotransplantation. These problems were also initially the main limitations for human uterine transplantation 2. Later, however, the evolution of immunosuppressants and microsurgical techniques increased the expectation of success and resulted the first report of a related birth in Sweden in 2014 9.…”