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First Successful Uterus Transplant Performed in U.S.

A 26-year-old woman was the first recipient in the U.S. of a successfully transplanted uterus, the Cleveland Clinic announced this week.

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A 26-year-old woman was the first recipient in the U.S. of a successfully transplanted uterus, the Cleveland Clinic announced this week. The 10 women selected for the procedure were all either born without uteruses or had to have them removed. (The Washington Post)

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