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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2016 · 5 MIN

Uterine Transplant Could Allow Women Born Without A Uterus to Carry Their Own Babies

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One in 5,000 women is born without a uterus—a condition called MRKH syndrome—making it impossible to carry a child. This is usually diagnosed during the adolescent years, and Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones says the first sign she looks for is the lack of a period. In this episode, Dr. Jones talks about the different pregnancy options available for a woman born with MRKH, including the new uterine transplant procedure.

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