June 26, 2011

Barrenness It is a serious problem for 15% of couples. Allow it to date could only artificial fertilization . But women who have a uterus removed, or are congenital conditions of the structure, will only transplantation .

Swedish researchers from the Sahlgrenska University (Sahlgrenska University), located in Gothenburg, declared full readiness for transplant uterus .

A resident of the UK, 56-year-old Eva Ottosson and her daughter Sara Ottosson already trained for the operation. Sarah is not able to have children due to congenital absence of the uterus. If this complex surgical procedure is successful, then a year later the girl allow pregnant through artificial insemination. Transplant remove during elective Caesarean section when they are due to give birth.

The last attempt a similar operation was carried out in Saudi Arabia, where the implanted organ functioned for 100 days. But the surgery was not in vain, the experiment ended strong hemorrhage. In this type of transplant operations a lot of enemies, is considered too high likelihood of uterine rupture and severe bleeding. There is also a danger that received immunosuppressants during pregnancy, can harm the fetus.

Despite the skepticism of the medical community, Swedish scientists are confident in a favorable outcome Transplantation of the uterus .