Mother-to-daughter womb transplant 'success' in Sweden

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Just seen this news story on the BBC News.

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isn't science amazing?

Isn't science amazing? The things that they are doing. There isn't a week that goes by that we don't hear of some groundbreaking and amazing discoveries.

Even if the women aren't able to carry a child this could be very well be an important first step and who knows maybe someday down the line they'll be able to transplant a womb into a m2f. Of course, it will be a long time before I see that happening. Such a procedure would likely be more complicated and sadly prejudice will likely play a helping hand in keeping it from happening.

Have delightfully devious day,

There's also...

There's also the difficulty in finding a donor.

I think that before uterus

I think that before uterus transplants become a real option, it will be possible to grow new organs, including the uterus, that will be genetically identical to the recipient. That will be a real game-changer, since it will eliminate organ rejection as a danger, and eliminate the need to find donors.

Kris

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Radio News Said:

That one transplantee had her uterus removed because of cervical cancer. The other was said to have been "born without a uterus".

That second one could be M2F for all we know. I agree that a lab grown womb of one's own cells would be superior.

Hugs and Bright Blessings,
Renee