In a major step that could help women with uterine - related conditions get pregnant, the first ever uterine transplant in India is all set to take place at a hospital in Pune next week.
As per reports, the Galaxy Care Laparoscopy Institute (GCLI) in Pune will perform the country's uterine transplant on May 18.
The hospital will carry out the procedures on three women with different uterine or womb complications to help them try for successful pregnancies.
While the first transplant is set for May 18, the second one will tale place on May 19, and the third will be conducted in June.
It is reported that the hospital, which has the license to conduct womb transplants for a period of five years granted, was given a go ahead for the procedures by the Directorate of Health Services, Maharashtra.
The hospital will conduct the first three transplants 'free of cost' assisted by a 12 - member team of gynaecologists, endocrinologists and IVF specialists.
Source: Zee News
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