[Uterus transplantation. Current situation]

Gynecol Obstet Fertil. 2012 Nov;40(11):691-4. doi: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2012.09.011. Epub 2012 Oct 16.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Except adoption, absolute uterine factor infertility lacks solution in case of motherhood desire. Gestational surrogacy is still not approved in France. Over the last decade, uterus transplantation experimentation made advances. Data from animal research, progress in immunosuppressive treatment and knowledge about pregnancy after transplantation provide a scenario in which a human allotransplantation project can become reality.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Female
  • France
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppression Therapy
  • Infertility, Female / etiology*
  • Infertility, Female / surgery*
  • Pregnancy
  • Surrogate Mothers / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Uterine Diseases / complications*
  • Uterus / transplantation*