Experimental Biology 2011 - Uterine Transplant : Life Lines
This sub-specialty of physiology compares different species to each other, as well as to members within a species that live in different environments, in order to understand which physiologic features affect the way organisms evolve. I think uterine transplants could be a huge success for women who want a baby but can’t do so because they have something wrong with them. This can make things easier on the mother and baby itself, which can change the rest of both of their lives’. So, I think the uterine transplants could be quite successful. Disorders of the uterus including polyps, fibroids, scarring, etc can lead to infertility requiring would-be parents to either adopt a child or consider hiring a surrogate mother. People get transplants for other organs to help them with their lives. Researchers have now been able to show, for the first time, the feasibility of transplanting a uterus capable of sustaining a normal pregnancy in Sudanese and Ethiopian ewes. Also, the baby could be born with a life changing disorder. Life Lines is a general interest science podcast of The American Physiological Society dedicated to conveying the "phizz" in physiology. Because if she has too many complications she may have to live the rest of her life in even worse condition. Source: I find this post quite interesting, because I’ve wanted to become a midwife when I’m older. A healthy uterus is required for proper implantation of an embryo and development of a fetus. So overall, I think this could be something women should look into if needed. Also, if a woman has a healthy uterus, this could reduce the amount of birth defects to the infant. As well as cut risks down for the expecting mother herself. You can actually watch a video describing this amazing research.


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