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. 2016 Nov 1;71(11):679-683.
doi: 10.6061/clinics/2016(11)10.

Uterine transplantation: a systematic review

Dani Ejzenberg  1 , Luana Regina Baratelli Carelli Mendes  2 , Luciana Bertocco de Paiva Haddad  2 , Edmund Chada Baracat  1 , Luiz Augusto Carneiro D'Albuquerque  2 , Wellington Andraus  2
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Uterine transplantation: a systematic review

Dani Ejzenberg et al. Clinics (Sao Paulo). .

Abstract

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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