Uterus transplants and their ethical implications

Ann Ist Super Sanita. 2017 Jan-Mar;53(1):25-29. doi: 10.4415/ANN_17_01_06.

Abstract

Early experiments in womb transplants have increased interest in the possibility of performing this procedure in women who have no womb, usually for congenital reasons. The present article describes past experiments and summarises the most relevant reference documents before indicating the key ethical implications involved in womb transplants.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Organ Transplantation / ethics*
  • Pregnancy
  • Uterus / transplantation*