Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Mother Gives Birth To Baby After Ovary Transplant


A sterile woman is to give birth to the world’s first baby conceived after a full ovary transplant.The 38-year-old was rendered infertile when her ovaries failed at the age of 15, causing her to suffer an early menopause. After receiving an ovary transplanted from her twin sister, the woman, who lives in London, is expected to give birth this week.
The pioneering surgery will give hope not only to more than 100,000 British women who suffer an early menopause, but also to those undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy for cancer. They could now freeze an ovary before beginning the treatment.


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