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ArticleActa obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica2025

Optimizing care for MRKH patients: From malformation screening to uterus transplantation eligibility.

Auriane Cospain, Ludivine Dion, Maud Bidet, Krystel Nyangoh Timoh, Chloé Quelin, Isis Carton, Alinoe Lavillaureix, Karine Morcel, Paul Rollier, Laurent Pasquier and 8 more

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Article in Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Vaginal endometriosis following uterine transplantation in a patient with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome: A unique case report.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026
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  3. A decade of human uterus transplantation.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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18 authors.

Auriane CospainClinical Genetics Department, CLAD Ouest CRDI, ERN ITHACA, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France.ORCID 0000-0002-0007-4195
Ludivine DionGynecology Department, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France.
Maud BidetMedically assisted reproduction Department, Clinique Mutualiste La Sagesse, Rennes, France.
Krystel Nyangoh TimohGynecology Department, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France.
Chloé QuelinClinical Genetics Department, CLAD Ouest CRDI, ERN ITHACA, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France.
Isis CartonGynecology Department, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France.ORCID 0000-0003-4587-3828
Alinoe LavillaureixClinical Genetics Department, CLAD Ouest CRDI, ERN ITHACA, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France.
Karine MorcelDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CHU Brest, Brest, France.
Paul RollierClinical Genetics Department, CLAD Ouest CRDI, ERN ITHACA, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France.
Laurent PasquierClinical Genetics Department, CLAD Ouest CRDI, ERN ITHACA, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France.
Bénédicte NouyouCytogenetics and Cell Biology Department, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France.
Sylvie OdentClinical Genetics Department, CLAD Ouest CRDI, ERN ITHACA, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France.
Daniel GuerrierIGDR CNRS UMR 6290, University of Rennes, Rennes, France.
Erika LaunayCytogenetics and Cell Biology Department, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France.
Marc-Antoine Belaud RotureauCytogenetics and Cell Biology Department, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France.
Mélanie FradinClinical Genetics Department, CLAD Ouest CRDI, ERN ITHACA, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France.
Sylvie JaillardCytogenetics and Cell Biology Department, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France.
Vincent LavouéGynecology Department, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionMayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome with utero-vaginal aplasia is the most severe form of the Müllerian duct anomalies and can be associated with extra-genital abnormalities such as renal or skeletal anomalies, hearing loss, or cardiac defects. The past two decades have witnessed significant advances both in understanding the etiologies of MRKH and in the development of fertility treatments such as uterine transplantation. The present work aimed to determine the rate of women with MRKH syndrome who underwent optimal initial management (after comprehensive malformation assessment) and to establish the rate of patients eligible for uterine transplantation (i.e., those with a vaginal length ≥7 cm without reconstruction using a bowel segment, and an anti-Müllerian hormone level >1.5 ng/mL before 35 years). MATERIAL AND

methodsCohort study of 85 women with MRKH syndrome consulting in our tertiary center.

results62.4% of women with MRKH syndrome had an exhaustive malformative evaluation according to the French guidelines (Protocole National de Diagnostic et de Soin [PNDS]), of which 76.5% had associated malformations (MRKH type II). Pedigree, when available, showed a family history of infertility or a urogenital tract spectrum anomaly in 60% of cases. Concerning the uterine transplantation selection criteria, when evaluated, 22.6% of women had an anti-Müllerian hormone level <1.5 ng/mL and 36% a vaginal length <7 cm. On the 21 women with complete evaluation of both primary and secondary outcomes, 14 of them would be eligible for a uterine transplantation program at the time of consultation according to the main inclusion criteria of uterine transplantation program.

conclusionsWomen with MRKH syndrome are often inadequately explored for associated malformations. Early assessment and monitoring of the ovarian reserve is key for fertility preservation, especially in the era of uterine transplantation.

Indexed as

46, XX Disorders of Sex DevelopmentCongenital AbnormalitiesMullerian DuctsUterusVaginaAdultCohort StudiesFemaleHumansInfertility, FemaleYoung Adultfertility preservationMRKH syndromeMüllerian duct anomaliesuterine transplantation

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PMID39382201
PMCPMC11871100

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