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Uterus transplantation in women who are genetically XY
- Source :
- Journal of Medical Ethics. 45:687-689
- Publication Year :
- 2019
- Publisher :
- BMJ, 2019.
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Abstract
- Uterus transplantation is an emerging technology adding to the arsenal of treatments for infertility; specifically the only available treatment for uterine factor infertility. Ethical investigations concerning risks to uteri donors and transplant recipients have been discussed in the literature. However, missing from the discourse is the potential of uterus transplantation in other groups of genetically XY women who experience uterine factor infertility. There have been philosophical inquiries concerning uterus transplantation in genetically XY women, which includes transgender women and women with complete androgen insufficiency syndrome. We discuss the potential medical steps necessary and associated risks for uterus transplantation in genetically XY women. Presently, the medical technology does not exist to make uterus transplantation a safe and effective option for genetically XY women, however this group should not be summarily excluded from participation in trials. Laboratory research is needed to better understand and reduce medical risk and widen the field to all women who face uterine factor infertility.
- Subjects :
- Male
Infertility
medicine.medical_specialty
Health (social science)
Reproductive medicine
Transgender Persons
Health Services Accessibility
Transgender women
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
Obstetrics and gynaecology
Uterus transplantation
medicine
Humans
030212 general & internal medicine
Laboratory research
Gonadal Dysgenesis, 46,XY
030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine
Obstetrics
business.industry
Health Policy
Uterus
Organ Transplantation
medicine.disease
Transplantation
Issues, ethics and legal aspects
Medical risk
Personal Autonomy
Quality of Life
Female
business
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 14734257 and 03066800
- Volume :
- 45
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Medical Ethics
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....aa209181d2443aba43797e3e9c00328b