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

Summary: 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 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.