MRKH syndrome

MRKH ( Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Hauser ) Syndrome

This is a congenital developmental anomaly of the female reproductive system, sometimes associated with skeletal, urological anomalies and/or hearing anomalies.

This includes a short or non existent vagin, no cervix and a partial or absent  uterus. The ovaries are normal, but are often situated high in the pelvis. Secondary sexual characteristics are normal.

The vagina can be lengthened through dilatation or surgery.

Women with MRKH cannot become pregnant. Gestational surrogacy offers the possibility of having a biological child.

Egg retrieval is usually done transvaginally. If the vagina is very short and/or if the ovaries are high up and not accessible vaginally, a laparoscopic egg retrieval is required.