What are uterus transplants, who donates their uterus, and what are the risks?
Uterus transplants may soon be an option to surrogacy and adoption, but there are ethical concerns to consider.
The opportunity to conceive, carry and give birth to a biologically related child is a deep desire for many women and their partners. Since the introduction of IVF in 1978, many people in countries such as Australia have accessed support and resources to help realise their reproductive goals.
For some women, the lack of a functioning uterus has kept that opportunity out of reach. This includes those with a congenital condition such as Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome, and those who have had a hysterectomy for medical reasons.
