Clinics ()

Uterine transplantation: a systematic review

  • Dani Ejzenberg,
  • Luana Regina Baratelli Carelli Mendes,
  • Luciana Bertocco de Paiva Haddad,
  • Edmund Chada Baracat,
  • Luiz Augusto Carneiro D’Albuquerque,
  • Wellington Andraus

DOI
https://doi.org/10.6061/clinics/2016(11)10
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 71, no. 11
pp. 679 – 683

Abstract

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Up to 15% of the reproductive population is infertile, and 3 to 5% of these cases are caused by uterine dysfunction. This abnormality generally leads women to consider surrogacy or adoption. Uterine transplantation, although still experimental, may be an option in these cases. This systematic review will outline the recommendations, surgical aspects, immunosuppressive drugs and reproductive aspects related to experimental uterine transplantation in women.

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