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Medical Professionals’ Opinions of and Attitudes Toward Uterus Transplantation in Hungary

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Uterus transplantation (UTx) is a proven treatment for individuals affected by absolute uterine factor infertility (AUFI) who desire biological motherhood. Despite over 130 procedures performed worldwide in the past decade, UTx remains relatively unfamiliar, even among healthcare professionals. This study aimed to identify knowledge gaps and evaluate attitudes toward UTx among Hungarian obstetricians/gynecologists and transplantation providers, in anticipation of the first procedure to be performed in the country. Methods: A Microsoft Forms® questionnaire was distributed electronically among Hungarian medical professionals via e-mail, including members of the Hungarian Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the Hungarian Transplantation Society. Additionally, participants of the “Update 2024” OB/GYN conference (held November 28–29, 2024, in Visegrád, Hungary) were invited to complete the survey through a QR code displayed during the event. Results: A total of 290 medical professionals completed the survey (response rate: 27.6%, 290/1,050). Most respondents specialized in obstetrics and gynecology (81.7%, n = 237), with the remainder representing transplantation fields (18.3%, n = 53). Over half (56.6%, n = 161) reported they would recommend UTx to patients with AUFI, and 64.1% (n = 186) agreed that UTx should be available as a treatment option. The medical risks associated with the procedure were deemed acceptable for both living donors (58.0%, n = 168) and recipients (54.8%, n = 159). Conclusion: This is the first study to explore perceptions of UTx among Hungarian medical professionals. The findings suggest a generally favorable professional attitude toward its future clinical implementation.

Source: Clinics and Practice

DOI: 10.3390/clinpract15110194