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. 2022 Mar 1;65(1):15-23.
doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000672.

Uterine Transplantation: Recipient Patient Populations

Rebecca K Chung  1 , Salomeh Salari  1 , Joseph Findley  1 , Elliott G Richards  2 , Rebecca L R Flyckt  1
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Uterine Transplantation: Recipient Patient Populations

Rebecca K Chung et al. Clin Obstet Gynecol. .

Abstract

Uterine transplantation is an emerging treatment for patients with uterine factor infertility (UFI). In order to determine patient candidacy for transplant, it is imperative to understand how to identify, counsel and treat uterine transplant recipients. In this article, we focus on patient populations with UFI, whether congenital or acquired, including Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser, complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, hysterectomy, and other causes of nonabsolute UFI. Complete preoperative screening of recipients should be required to assess the candidacy of each individual prior to undergoing this extensive treatment option.

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