70% of Uterus Transplants Led to at Least One Birth, US Review Finds

A review by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine found that 70% of uterus transplants resulted in the birth of at least one child.

The researchers examined a decade of uterus transplant procedures in the United States, documenting dozens of healthy births over that period.

The findings highlight the procedure’s potential to enable childbirth for people unable to carry a pregnancy because they lack a functioning uterus.

The summary did not specify the total number of transplants reviewed or provide details on complications, patient selection or long-term outcomes.