The American Medical Association (AMA) proposed the idea of uterus transplants for biological men who identify as transgender. This controversial move has been met with strong reactions from various quarters, particularly from conservative groups and individuals.

Activist Jacques Bayala, an obstetrician-gynecologist and clinician scientist at McGill University, argues that a woman born without a uterus and a man who identifies as a woman should have equal rights to fulfill their reproductive potential.

However, critics like Dr. Martin Makary, a professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, question the AMA’s priorities.

He points out there are pressing issues in medicine today, such as overtreatment, stagnant cancer research, and escalating healthcare costs, which are being overlooked in favor of uterus transplants for transgender people.

The push for men identifying as women to have children is seen by some as a quest for justice and equality. However, this perspective is largely championed by progressives, who often prioritize the interests of LGBT activists.

This stance has been met with disapproval from a significant portion of Americans, including many radical feminists and lesbians, who argue men can never truly become women, and treating them as such infringes upon the rights of cisgender women.

Dr. Makary further criticizes the AMA for choosing activist positions over funding objective medical studies on transgender medicine. He suggests research should be conducted on the long-term effects of transitioning surgery and hormone treatments, including regret rates and suicide rates.

The AMA’s proposal has also been criticized as an example of ‘Frankenstein tech’, a term used to describe the perceived unnaturalness of such medical procedures.

Critics argue these procedures could lead to societal problems and effects that haven’t been adequately considered. They also express concern about the potential for taxpayers to bear the cost of these procedures.

The AMA Journal of Ethics has presented counter-arguments, suggesting that government funding for uterus transplant procedures could be justified. However, it acknowledges reliable estimates of the number of potential candidates or the individual cost of such procedures are currently speculative.

The debate also highlighted the condition known as vaginal agenesis, caused primarily by Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) Syndrome.

This rare congenital disorder affects the female reproductive system, resulting in an underdeveloped or absent uterus. Women with this condition cannot carry a pregnancy, leading to Uterine Factor Infertility (UFI), which affects up to 5% of reproductive-aged women worldwide.