To report maternal, obstetric, and neonatal outcomes from the Baylor University Medical Center uterus transplant program.
Key Findings:
31 live births occurred in 27 uterus transplant recipients, with 4 women delivering twins.
Clarify that maternal medical complications were reported in 30% of women who had live births.
Interpretation:
Uterus transplant is a feasible reproductive option for women with uterine-factor infertility, with generally favorable outcomes despite some maternal complications (e.g., gestational diabetes, hypertension) and obstetric complications (e.g., preterm labor).
Limitations:
Findings reflect a single-center experience, limiting generalizability to broader populations and settings.
Access to uterus transplant requires substantial time and resources, which may not be available in all healthcare systems.
Conclusion:
The data support the feasibility of uterus transplant in specialized centers, highlighting the need for ongoing reporting and data sharing to refine risk estimates.
The partner in the next room, the hormone in the blister pack, the cat on the couch, the minute-long chair stand. Several new studies suggest the factor shaping outcomes may be the one clinicians aren’t routinely measuring.
