Forbes August 15, 2024
Arianna Johnson

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Uterus transplants may be a promising solution for some women with infertility, after a new study found that the transplants didn’t appear to cause any health risks in children born from this method, nor any major complications for transplant recipients, though the procedure carries a hefty price tag that could be cost-prohibitive for some.

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What Is Uterine Factor Infertility?

The uterus is an important organ for pregnancy because it’s where the fetus grows. Uterine factor infertility is a type of female infertility that occurs when a woman can’t get pregnant because she either doesn’t have a uterus, or her uterus doesn’t function properly, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Women can be born with this condition or acquire...

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