CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The first uterine transplant performed in the United States took place on 24 February 2016 at the Cleveland Clinic. The team was led by Dr Andreas Tzakis. The transplant failed due to an undisclosed complication on 8 March, and the uterus was removed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Using an organ from a deceased donor, Cleveland Clinic’s team performed the nation’s first uterine transplant on Feb. 24, 2016 as part of a clinical trial of the procedure. A vascular Candida infection caused complications that necessitated removal of the transplanted uterus 12 days after the surgery.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first successful uterus transplant took place in Sweden in 2014. To date, approximately 50 have been performed around the world, resulting in 16 live births.

Detailed explanation-4: -So far, there have been more than 100 uterus transplants performed worldwide, and more than a third have been done in the United States. Still, the procedure is not a simple one. Before a uterine transplant, the recipient must take anti-rejection drugs so her body accepts the new organ.

Detailed explanation-5: -Taylor Siler, 36, a registered nurse in the Dallas area, donated her uterus to the woman who recently gave birth. Siler wasn’t always certain she wanted to have children, but she says deciding to get pregnant was one of her best decisions. “Once they lay that baby in your arms, ” Siler says. “Your life changes forever.”