Cleveland Clinic introduces first uterus transplant patient

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‘I am beyond grateful’: Recipient of nation’s first uterus transplant shares story

Posted 7:47 am, March 7, 2016, by Associated Press and Darcie Loreno, Updated at 01:59pm, March 7, 2016

CLEVELAND — At just 16, a woman identified only as Lindsey said she learned she would never be able to have children of her own.

"From that moment on, I've prayed that God would allow me the opportunity to experience pregnancy," the now 26-year-old said.

Lindsey is optimistic her prayers have been answered.

Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic Monday introduced her as the recipient of the nation's first uterus transplant. The procedure was done late last month, and doctors say she is recovering well...

http://fox8.com/2016/03/07/cleveland-clinic-to-discuss-first-uterus-transplant-in-u-s/#
 
Live coverage today: Cleveland Clinic surgeons answer questions about nation's first uterus transplant

Brie Zeltner, The Plain Dealer By Brie Zeltner, The Plain Dealer

on March 07, 2016 at 7:30 AM, updated March 07, 2016 at 12:44 PM

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Surgeons at the Cleveland Clinic who performed the nation's first uterus transplant on a 26-year-old woman last month will answer questions this morning about the procedure and share details about the operation during a news conference.

We'll cover the 10 a.m. conference live in the comments section below, and you can also catch it via Periscope on the Clinic's Twitter feed below.

Doctors from the seven person team that performed the nine-hour surgery February 24th will be on hand to answer questions....

http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/...ns_about_nations_first_uterus_transplant.html
 
"The first U.S. woman to receive a transplanted uterus has had the implanted organ removed due to an unnamed "sudden complication," her doctors at the Cleveland Clinic announced Wednesday.

"At this time, the circumstance of the complication is under review and more information will be shared as it becomes available," the hospital said in a statement.


"There is a known risk in solid organ transplantation that the transplanted organ may have to be removed should a complication arise," the clinic added. "The medical team took all necessary precautions and measures to ensure the safety of our patient."

http://www.webmd.com/infertility-an...ransplant-loses-the-organ-due-to-complication

I'm very sorry to report the procedure was unsuccessful.
 

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