Medical advances for women

Today I have a positive story! Reuters reported today that St. Louis doctors have successfully transplanted an ovary from one twin to her sister, and the woman gave birth last month to a healthy baby girl. The story says that one twin went into early menopause at 15 years of age, but has now been given her sister's ovary and gave birth at age 38. What a miracle! Just a few short years ago, this wouldn't have happened. It is exciting to see new hope for female cancer patients who wish to conceive after their treatment, which would otherwise throw them into menopause. My sister has just been through cancer treatments for breast cancer; however, after she was advised by her doctor, decided to remove her ovaries as well (she already had a hysterectomy). Although she is the mom of a boy and a girl, if she had wanted, she could have done this. Doctors say women who are going for cancer treatment will remove one ovary and freeze it, then after cancer treatments, they can replace the ovary with a great chance of having a healthy child. I love stories like this that give hope to those who otherwise would not have had a chance of having their own children.