How do I get a uterus transplant?

The transplanted uterus can come from a deceased donor or a living donor. A living uterus donor gives her uterus for the purpose of transplantation to a female recipient. A deceased uterus donor is a female that is willing to donate her uterus after death.

How much does it cost to get a uterus transplant?

She estimates that uterus transplant would cost about $250,000 — a price patients would likely have to pay out of pocket, because even more widely available fertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization, are often not covered by insurance, O’Neill said.

Is uterus transplant covered by insurance?

Uterus transplants are expensive, with Baylor’s estimate putting the cost around $200,000, and they’re not currently covered by insurance. (Baylor is covering the cost of the transplants in the clinical trial.) There’s still a long way to go before such transplants can be offered as a standard treatment.

Are uterus transplants possible?

A uterus can be donated from either a living or deceased donor. A living uterus donor that has completed her own childbearing can give her uterus for the purpose of transplantation to a female recipient. A deceased uterus donor is a female that is willing to donate her uterus after death.

Can a transplanted uterus have a baby?

By July 2019, more than a dozen babies have been born worldwide as a result of a transplanted uterus. After years of uterus transplant research in which Cleveland Clinic took part, a Swedish team was able to manage mild rejection during pregnancy.

How old do I have to be to donate my uterus?

The donor must be 40 to 65 years old, cancer-free for at least five years, clear of any STDs, and had at least one full-term delivery, All the women who receive a uterus transplant will need to freeze their eggs before the surgery. They will then need to wait for a year after the operation for in vitro fertilization.

Can you get pregnant after a uterus transplant?

About six months after a successful transplant, a single embryo will be implanted in the uterus. If that leads to a successful pregnancy, the baby will be delivered via C-section because women with UFI cannot delivery vaginally.