IT IS now one year since India’s first baby was born to a mother with a transplanted uterus (The Indian Express, October 18). Normal reproduction is not possible with a transplanted uterus — a transplant makes sense only with in vitro fertilisation (outside the body). Uterine transplants are still extremely rare, complicated and expensive. A uterine transplant, like that for other organs, requires clearances at several levels. Ethical considerationsThere has been debate whether uterus transplants are ethically justified.

Source: Indian Express October 20, 2019 20:03 UTC