Uterus Transplants for Women Unable to Have Children?
Monday January 15, 2007
When you think of organ transplants, kidneys and livers are probably the first things that come to mind. In New York, the uterus is what a few doctors are hoping to transplant. While this may seem like an outrageous idea, it is not original. Saudi Arabian doctors attempted it in 2002 and partially succeeded. Unfortunately, the uterus had to be removed because of deterioration a few months later.
The team of U.S. doctors think they can avoid the complications suffered in Saudi Arabia simply by the use of anti-coagulant drugs. Transplanting more blood vessels with the uterus may also reduce complications.
According to reports, a transplant candidate would receive a uterus from a dead donor. She would begin taking anti-rejection drugs immediately to ensure her body does not reject the new uterus. Pregnancy would be accomplished through in vitro fertilization. A c-section would be performed and the uterus would also be removed. If the uterus was to stay in the body for life, the patient would need to continue taking anti-rejection drugs, which could pose a health risk for the mother.
What This Means for Women Who Have Had a Hysterectomy
Unfortunately, uterus transplants are far from becoming routine. Years and years of research and trials need to be done before uterus transplants can be given to women outside of a research setting. It is remarkable medical news that may eventually help women who have had to undergo hysterectomies because of conditions like cancer in the future.
The team of U.S. doctors think they can avoid the complications suffered in Saudi Arabia simply by the use of anti-coagulant drugs. Transplanting more blood vessels with the uterus may also reduce complications.
According to reports, a transplant candidate would receive a uterus from a dead donor. She would begin taking anti-rejection drugs immediately to ensure her body does not reject the new uterus. Pregnancy would be accomplished through in vitro fertilization. A c-section would be performed and the uterus would also be removed. If the uterus was to stay in the body for life, the patient would need to continue taking anti-rejection drugs, which could pose a health risk for the mother.
What This Means for Women Who Have Had a Hysterectomy
Unfortunately, uterus transplants are far from becoming routine. Years and years of research and trials need to be done before uterus transplants can be given to women outside of a research setting. It is remarkable medical news that may eventually help women who have had to undergo hysterectomies because of conditions like cancer in the future.
Comments
How can I be screened to see if I could be a successful candidate for a uterus Transplant.
I am interested in becoming a candidate for a uterus transplant. I had a partial hysterectomy about 5 years ago, having my uterus removed. I still have my ovaries and would love to have one more child with my current husband that doesn’t have any children. I have 3 daughters by my first husband. I am willing to become a candidate and see if we are able to succeed. My husband James and I beleive if it is meant to be then it will happen. You can reach me at 225-963-0699 or my email address above. Thank you, Kim Argrave
How can be screened to see if I could be a possible candidate?
I am also interested. I had endometrial cancer two years ago and ended up having a hysterectomy but was determined to keep my ovaries. Since that time, I have been in despair about not being able to have a child. If you could please send me more info I would be very thankful.
I am so interested in your research. I had a partial hysterectomy after having one child due to complications after birth and I would love to have a another child. If you could please send me more info I would be very thankfu.
Yes I would like to be a candidate to be screened for a transplant. I had a partial hysterectomy after my second child was born in 1992. I would so much love and to carry another child again. How much would all of this cost. I don’t have INS. And I am a single parent. PLEASE HELP ME I’M BEGGING.
I would love to know more about having a uterus tranplant!! I am currently being tested because my doctor thinks that I might have been born without or just a really small uterus. I love kids and I really want to have them later on in the future when the time comes.
My question is on the OTHER side of the equation. I DO NOT want children and have endured serious struggles with menstruation throughout my life. My uterus is healthy and I would like to find out information about becoming a uterine donor. Thank you!
i live in the UK and had to have a hysterectomy when i was just 27, i have 2 children but would dearly love another. Please consider me if possible.
I am 34 with 4 children (ages 17-9). i had a partial hysterectomy 5 years ago. i am now remarried and my husband has no kids and wants one. We are considering ivf/et w/ a surrogate, but i want to feel as much intimacy to the preganacy and child as possible. With this preocedure I could do that and have a child w/ my husband. please consider me as a candidate .
I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT HOW I BECOME A CANIDATE FOR UTERUS TRANSPLANT. I HAD A PARTIAL Hysterectomy ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO. I HAVE FOUR OTHER CHILDREN FROM A PREVIOUS MARRIAGE. I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE ANOTHER BABY WITH MY CURRENT HUSBAND AS FOR HE DOES NOT HAVE ANY KIDS.WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A BABY TOGETHER. IF YOU COULD PLEASE SEND ME MORE INFORMATION ON THIS AND CONSIDER ME FOR A CANIDATE I WOULD REALLY BE THANKFUL. YOU CAN CONTACT ME AT 419-874-6516,OR 419-494-7457,OR 419-508-4539. YOU CAN ALSO EMAIL.THANK YOU VERY MUCH,
VERONICA
What do I do to get a uterine transplant? I am a healthy 41 year old my new husband and I really want a baby of our own.
I am a 39 yr. old women that is praying to be considered for your research. I had a hysterectomy at the age of 19 due to a careless doctor leaving a hypodermic needle inside causing me to hemorrhage. I just got married and my husband does not know that i had one and he has no children and I have two but I would love a chance to share that with him. please keep me in mind and please send me more information about the research. even if I am not considered, good luck and keep up the good works.
I am a 32 yr old mom of two boys and had to undergo a emergency hystorectemy one year ago due to placenta acreeta. I have since gotten a divorce and am now starting to date and I seem to have found the right person and he does not have any children and would like to experience the 9 month experience. And I would just absolutely LOVE to be pregnant one more time and share that experience together. Can you please send me the information so that I can get on the waiting list?
My email address is Beth.fuentes@yahoo.com/ Thanks !!
I would love to have the chance to have another child. I have 2 children already but 5 years ago i had twins for a couple that had been trying to have children for 15 years and could not get pregnant. After giving birth to the twins i had to have an emergency hysterectomy. My fiance loves my children but still wishes to have a child with me in the future. This would be an amazing medical breakthrough and I hope it is a reality in the near future…lets face it..lol i’m not getting any younger
I had a partial hysterectomy 4 yours ago due to endometrosis and cervical cancer. I still have my ovaries. I am 29 years old and healthy. I have three boys of my own from a previous marriage but my fiance and i would like to have one of our own. I would appreciate it if you would consider us as a cadidate for the transplant.
Hi Ladies,
I am not conducting the study, however there are a team of doctors at a hospital in New York that are: Drs. Jeanetta Stega and Guiseppe Del Priore. I have tried to find out how to get involved with the study, but have been unsuccessful.
I wish you all the best of luck in the future.
How do I get on the list, to ba a candidate. I am a 33 year old who has had a hysterectomy. hez_75@yahoo.com
I am 27 and also interested in donating my uterus I am healthy and have had no children
i went to the doctor last year in dec. 17.07 and the doctor said that i was 7weeks and 5 days pregnant my baby is due aug.4.o8 how could this be i had a partial hysterectomy in nov.04
hello my name is margie and i had a partial hysterectomy about 6 years and i just got marrie and my husben wants a baby. i would like to be a candidate for a uterus transplant a/s/a/p can u e-mail me or call me miss28_2001@yahoo.com or 443 919-5166 thanks so so much help me to have a baby i love kids and wants more
I would also like to be in the study. I had a partial hysterectomy, but my cervics and my ovaries are still intact and healthy, but my tubes are tied and cut. I would love to have another baby with my fiancee who has no children.410-878-2720/ cell 410-649-9880
I have had a partial hysterectomy and had my tubes tied about 4 years ago and currently remarried and would love to have a child with my new husband. Could I benefit from having a uterus transplant? I would love to be a canidate for this.
I would love to find out more about receiving a uterus transplant!! I had to have a hysterectomy at 19 due to hemorrhaging . How can I find out more information on how to become part of the study? sarahthackerfilm@gmail.com
We have just been informed that our 19 year old daughter does not have a uterus. she is devasted. Is there any chance for her to have a uterus transplant?
Thanks Marsha
I HAD A HYSTERECTOMY AND I HAVE ONLY ONE OVARY
CAN I BE CANDIDATE TO HAVE A TRANSPLANT OF A UTERUS IM DESPERATE TO HAVE ANOTHER CHILD PLEASE SEND ME INFORMATION PLEASE!!!!
I had a baby girl this year May 3, 2008 she was not compatible with life she lived for 17 minutes. I had to have an emergency hysterectomy after she past away. I still have my ovaries which are cystic & painful but I’m trying to hold out from having them removed so I may if the godd LORD willing can have another child. If you can help me please give me informtion. You can veiw & know my story is true go to now I lay me down to sleep click on the whas news & you will see the story they aired on our baby girl Emily.Please help LORD bless. In CHRIST JESUS, Trennia
I am interested in this study as well. I was born without either ovary, and my uterus has been measured to be very very small, not likely to be big enough or healthy enough to carry a child to full-term successfully. I’ve been agonizing over the news that I will never have a child of my own, on my own, as well as that I may never be able to carry someone else’s child as my own, on my own. I am desperately looking into all of my possible options, which thus far seem to be very very few.
HOW CAN I BE A CANIDATE FOR THE UTERUS TRANSPLANT? I GOT A HYSTERECTOMY 3 YEARS AGO, BUT MY HUSBAND PASSED AWAY. WE HAD 3 BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN, BUT MY FIANCEE NOW IS LOOKING FOR A CHILD WHICH WILL HAPPEN TO BE HIS FIRST. I STILL HAVE MY OVARIES, I’M VERY ACTIVE, HEALTHY AND ALL 3 OF MY KIDS WERE NATURAL HEALTHY BIRTHS. PLEASE HELP I WILL LIKE TO KNOW MORE
I am a healthy 37 year old mother of three and had to have a partial hysterectomy when I was 25. I was fine with this decision since I had been married to my husband for 10 years and had 3 beautiful children. But, now being divorced and remarried my new husband only 28 has never had a child and I would love to give him 1. Please let me know how I can be consided for this great opportunity.
I’m also interseted in how I can become a canidate ? I am a healthy 29 years old. When I was 16 years old, I found out that I was born without a uterus. My entire life all I wanted to do was be a mom. I mean the true meaning of a soccer mom? PTA, ballet, soccer, school parties, etc…. At that point I was woundering why they could transplant brains, hearts etc. Why not a uterus ? I would also like to know if instead of an uterus from a stranger, could I use my Mothers ? Same blood type. Please email me with any info I can get. Thank you
i would love to have 1 more baby dont have uterus my husband has none hes in iraq.be home soon 7852006173
I had a hysterectomy 6 years ago. I want nothing more then to have another baby with the man of my dreams. PLEASE let me know if there is anything I can do…. PLEASE contact me!!!!
hi i m kalpana from INDIA i was born without uterus . i want to be part of this research . i m 28 year old 60+kg 5.2ft plz allow me to screened and noticed for this .
hey there, My name is Rene and I am from South africa.Two years ago I had to have a total hysterectomy due to ovarian cancer. since the removal of my uterus I have had regular tests and I am thus far cancer free and healthy. I am a 36 year female. I am not getting any younger and if this has to be done it has to be done real soon. Altough I have a son nothing will fulfil me more than being able to have another baby. What are the requirements for becomming a potential candidate for a uterus transplant?
I am 40 years old. I had a total hysterectomy 10 years ago.Due to ovarian cysts and endometreosis. I have had two healthy children from my first marriage they are now 17 and 19 years old. I am now with the love of my life who has had no children. We would love to have a child together. I would like to know what my chances are of having a transplant to become pregnant. I can be reached at sentinel08@hotmail.com or (705)363-2064. Thankyou for your time.
I would LOVE To be a candidate for this, would you know how I could do this? I am 18 years old, and I was born without a uterus. I would do ANYTHING to be able to have a child, please help! I will do anything to become a candidate!
Hi! I’m 21yrs old! I had a beautiful healthy son. Year ago! After having him by csection I started hemmorghing! To make a looong story short I had 3 abdominal surgeries a d+c and 17 blood transfusions within 2wks of Noahs birth! I’d lovvvve to be part of this research!! Gidget3743@hotmail.com
I am 37 years old and about to get remarried after having to have my uterus removed due to a tumor. I wish I had tried to save my uterus but I really did not think children would be in my future. My future spouse and I desperately would like to have a child of our own.
please respond! I would be willing to be a test subject. Whatever it takes.
Sincerely,
Reese McMullen
I am 28 years old i would love to be involed in this study. I have two children and would like to have a baby with my current husband he has no children of his own. I had to have a parctial hys eight months ago its killing me inside for my husband and i both. PLease respond thankyou nichole
Please help how can i be put on the waiteing list i want aa baby so bad thanks nichole
hello,i am a 40 year old woman who had a pt
hysterectomy(cervix & uterus)3yrs ago.desperately want a child by current husband.please consider for research.PLEASE!
hisboo1108@yahoo.com
i had a hysterectomy 8 years ago.I had cervix cancer.I need a new uterus.Do they do it in florida.If they do where.And can i have phone numbers
i had a hysterectomy 8 years ago.I had cancer of the cervix.I need a new uterus.Do they do it in florida.If they do where.AND can i have phone numbers
I would love to take part in the research. I had a partial hysterectomy about 4 years ago and would love to have a baby with the man I love. If you have information how to get involved in a study, please let me know.
why can’t they use live donors for the transplant? isn’t it just like giving some one a kidney or something?
its angelarocks25@aol.com.I need to know about it soon
You women are all so self-centered and greedy. What do you all have against adoption? There are thousands of lovely children who need loving families. You need to step up to the plate and welcome one or more of these children into your home.
i would love to see what i could do to see if i could be a candidate for a uterus transplant..i have had my uterus removed…an would love to have a baby with my husband..please contact me through my e-mail…
i am a single mother..i have 3 children…i have recently met a man..soon to be my husband..we want another child.i am soon to graduate with my associates in applied science..an am ready to have another baby.. i have had a hysterectomy roughly 3 years ago..i still have my tubes an ovaries…please i would love to know what it would take to be screened for a uterus transplant…
My husband and I are very interested in a uterine transplant and would like to be a part of the program. I had a partial hyst at 29 years old and do not have children. We really want children and are prepared for the committment it would take. I work in the medical field and understand the chances and the committment it wold take. We would love appreciate any help into getting into a program to try this.
My husband and I have been married 6 years we both have children from previous relationships. But none together. I had hyster. in 2002 3 months before we got married. After doing 2 tours in Iraq. We want another child. Life is to short for regrets. We would like to be considered for a transplant. We are both 33 I have my left ovary still.
i also would like to get on the list it has been 17 yrs. for me and now i have a great husband an we want kids . I can’t at this point have any but I do right now the simptoms of being pregnant and look like it with a big stomach .
Has anyone received an answer yet from any of your posted comments? I really like to know if someone is going to received a transplant and/or being allowed to be a donor.
I would like to participate in a syudy of women over forty having their uterus restored. I would like to know if there is a study out there that can help me have a baby. My uterus had to be removed very early in life and I believe I am in great health at this age.
this is for a couple that can not have baby i will carry it for you i am 29 f very healthy if whant to talk more please contact me at 704-615-0846 or e-mail me
this is for couple that can not have kids i will carry it for yoy for more info call 704-615-0846 thank
I would love to have another child, i had a hysterectomy about 3 years ago and i had four
children in a previous relationship, and i would love to share the experience with my
new fiance of having a child with him, i really wish i could have at least one child
more so i can experience having a baby with someone who truly loves me i just wish i could give him the gift of life i am really happy with my fiance he loves me and my children but wants a child of his own.
i would love to be put on waiting list for a uterus transplant, i would like to have another child, with my husband i have four children from an abusive relationship i was
in and never enjoyed being preganant, i wish
i could have one more chance to enjoy the experience with my husband who is everything i have always wanted in my life, please contact me if there is ever a waiting list
i am 27 years old and healthy. e-mail is
isa-munoz@hotmail.com
Hello my name is kayla huntley. I am 21 years old and me and my husband would really love to have a child i was born with out a uterus. I would love to be considered for a uterus transplant. please contact me at any time 401-868-8264. I really would love to experience having at least one of my own children.
My fiance and I have been wanting to have a baby. She had a cist and had a partial hysterectomy. We are looking into serrugate mothers and such. She heard about this transplant and asked me to look into it. Can i please get some more information? spidey6977@hotmail.com
Hello, my name is Amber…I am a chrokee princess and my native name is beloved woman. During my life from the time i was 3, id been raped and abused. I have 3 children and lost 4 to miscarrage or tubal pregnancy. Because each pregnancy was difficalt and the pain i had after giving birth to my 3rd i had to have a partial histerectimy. Not something id have chosen to do. I am now with the man that was chosen for me and we are so happy. Together he and I are to have a daughter, but was hoping that something like this would be possible so that we didnt have to find a surrogate. This daughters name will be Mystery Rose, Plese, can someone help me to be able to fulfill this prophecy and to complete our lives and our love through the birth of our Mystery?? if so please email me at mydaisy@live.com, we are desperate and will do just about anything to be able to fulfill our dreams of our new precious little girl. Her sisters and brother are waiting. Thank you
I have a 24 year old daughter who was born with uterus Reminisce. She would be dependent on a surragote. She has normal ovulation every month. I guess I was just curious if she would be a canidate? Very Healthy never been sick no allergies. I dont know what you need to know just curious.
I had to have my uterus removed.This was in 1999.
I realy would love to have a child!
I dont have any overys.I dont know if the tansplant of a uterus would give a chance for my husband and i,
to have our own child?Would i still have to have someone elseies egg’s?
I do understand that,The uterus would have to be removed after birth.By c-cection.I just would love to have a child.I have been married now for 8 year’s.either of us have children.He can produce.It is me that had to have my uterus removied due to cancer.If you could please contact me if i could possably have this proc….
I hav a friend that already has children and would like t give me her’s. How do i go about recieving
her uterus? Please contact me at,
smith.jolene@ymail.com.
My name is crystal! I am interested in checking out the research on uterine transplants. I had a hysterectomy in march 2007 due to stage 4 endometrosis. I battled it since I was 14 years old and had almost a complete hyst. I still have one ovary but no cervix or uterus. I also endured 5 miscarriages and 1 failed adoption. So far I have been unable to find a surrogate. Please contact me at lashawn7985@yahoo.com or 806-677-6870. IF you need support while waiting this out, feel free to email me anytime. I check my email daily and am always looking for supportive friends. One day this will be possible for all women without a clinical trial. I would like to try carrying a child at least 1 more time. I will be blessed one day with children…….
I WANT TO BECOME A MOTHER ONCE AGAIN…. PLEASE HELP ME I HAD A PARTIAL HYSTEROTOMY..
I am so interested in your research. I had a partial hysterectomy.
I had a partial hysterectomy three years ago. I have been married for 5 years and me and my husband really want to have a child. I would love to be a candidate for this procedure. Please tell me how I can do this.
How can I become a candidate for a uterus transplant? Well, 14 months ago I partial hysterectomy and my whole world change. I started pushing everyone away and fill into a deep depression. The only regret I have is not being able to give my husband a baby. He is a great step dad to my daughter and a wonderful husband to me.
I had to have a partial hyterectomy at the age of 21. At the time it didn’t bother me because I was in a abusive relationship, but now that I am married to a heaven sent man My number one prayer is to be able to give him a child. He does not have any of his own, but he love mine as his. I would like to know the cost? and I have someone that will be more then happy to give me hers. It’s my mother. So can you please contact me at 813-598-3801 or email me at jooselove@yahoo.com
I Had partical hysteryromey in 2006 4months before my wedding. I have children from my previous marriage. After having the surgery doctor told me there was nothing wron with my uterus but still took it out anyway. I deal with my lost everyday and dont let anyone in when it comes to this topic. My husband doesn’t have any children of his own. I would like to know what is need to be donbe to see if i am a candiate for the transplant.
hi I am also remaried to a wonderful man whom has no children of his own, and although my children are loved so much by him my goal is to have a child but had to have a hysto when I was 22, I ache everday that yearning to have a child it just wont go away please consider me
I am very interested in the transplant as well. This is my second marriage and I want to give my husband a child. I had cervical cancer and had to have a hysterectomy. Please contact me asap. Tampa, FL
I am a 34 yr old mom. . . I am divorced & with a new fiance` . . . I would like to know about being a candidate to have just 1 more child. . . I would also be willing to do egg donation for those who needed. . . I had a partial hysterectomy in Feb 2004 . . . I really would love one more baby.. .
I Tara after reading your email, I was a ball of tears. I had a complete hysterectomy. I’m very interested in the procedure & if you’re still donateing your eggs. Feel free to email me at mstee39@hotmail.com.
Thank you
I’m a 37 year old Mom of 3 girls. I have made the decision not to have any more children. I have a perfect, working uterus and don’t see why it should go to waste if someone else could use it. I HATE having periods, so I’ve asked for a hysterectomy. I’ve been told that with no valid medical reason, It will be difficult to get a doctor to perform one. I am very curious about live donation of a uterus and would like to find more out about any studies.
I would like to be considered for a uterus transplant I had to have my uterus removed due to cancer and want to have a child with my current husband. My first husband passed away serveral years ago and I thought i would never marry again and want children It would mean alot to me if I could be considered for this thanks 770-466-1483
how do i get signed up to know if it would work for me please contact me at the above email address thank you
I had a partial hysterectomy last year but still have my ovaries and lymph nodes. My sister is willing to donate her uterus so that I can attempt to achieve pregnancy. Please let me know if this is a possibility.
Based on the fact that the majority of the women who left comments to an article “about” the future plausibility of uterine transplants not to a study looking for volunteers and the ignorance and selfishness of most of the comments on this page (especially the girl that’s remarried and didn’t bother telling her poor husband about her hysterectomy) none should be deemed qualified to have children.
I WILL LIKE TO BE A CANDIATE FOR AN UTERUS TRASPLANT PLEASE E-MAIL WITH FUTHER INFORMATION alexandriadavis36@yahoo.com THANKS
I would like more information about the transplant and would like to be put on the screening list.
I would love to be a candidate for a uterus transplant, I had a hysterectomy over a year ago due to fibroid tumors, my new husband and I would love to have a child together, please e-mail me with information. I am willing to be a volunteer for this procedure.
I would love to be a volunteer for a uterus transplant please e-mail me information, my husband and I would really love to have a child of our own. Yep, due to a hysterectomy we are unable to get pregnant.
I would like to know how I can receive a uterus transplant. I would like to have another baby. I do already have children but had to have a hysterectomy over a year ago. I was with a very abusive man for 14 years. The man I am with now is a wonderful man and great with children. He has one son who is 16 years old now but unfortunately he was not allowed to have much to do with the boy’s upbringing. We would love to have a chance to have a child together. I am 30 years old extremely healthy and have never had any complications with any of my pregnancies. My phone number is 1-306-661-8085 please this would help us to move on with our lives as my ex will not leave me alone. I love kids and would very much love to have another baby. i am willing to do whatever is necessary to be a candidate for a uterus transplant.
I would like to be considered for candacy in the uterine transplant program. I am 37 years old. I had children when I was very young and had my uterus removed due to the extremely difficult time I had with my menustration. I did have the hysterectomy but not the Oopherectomy so if you and God are willing conception odds should be extremely high. My other 2 pregnancies were WNL and Vag deliveries. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Does anyone know how to get registered to volunteer for this procedure?
I had a full hysterectomy when I was 20 years old having suffered from regenerative fibroids, ovarian cists, and a calcifying uterus.
My husband and I were about to go to Russia to pick up a baby girl that we were adopting, but Russia will now no longer allow Americans to adopt from there. At this point (after several other failed adoptions) adoption just is not the right fi for us.
At this point, we are more than willing to try anything…