MRKH Research
Research Papers
Explore a curated collection of peer-reviewed research on MRKH from around the world. Covering topics including diagnosis, genetics, fertility, mental health, treatment options and emerging research, these papers provide access to the latest evidence shaping MRKH care.
Whether you're living with MRKH, supporting someone who is, or you're a healthcare professional or researcher, we hope this collection makes trusted, evidence-based information easier to find. Research is continually evolving, so always discuss how new findings relate to your individual circumstances with your healthcare team.
Recent Peer Reviewed Articles
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Pelvic pain and generalized persistent pain in people with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome: a cross-sectional survey study
This study explores the prevalence and impact of pelvic and persistent pain in people with MRKH, highlighting an often overlooked aspect of the condition. The findings reinforce the importance of recognising pain as a genuine and complex part of some individuals' MRKH experience, supporting the need for comprehensive, multidisciplinary care.
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Mayer–Rokitansky–Kuster–Hauser Syndrome: From Radiological Diagnosis to Further Challenges—Review and Update
This comprehensive review brings together the latest evidence on MRKH, covering diagnosis, genetics, associated health conditions, mental wellbeing, fertility options and emerging treatments. Whether you're newly diagnosed, supporting someone with MRKH or a healthcare professional, it provides an excellent evidence-based overview of current knowledge and care.
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Genetics of Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) Syndrome: Advancements and Implications
This review explores the latest discoveries in the genetics of MRKH, including the genes researchers believe may contribute to the condition and why MRKH develops differently from person to person. It also discusses what these findings could mean for future diagnosis, genetic counselling and reproductive care, while highlighting that there is still much to learn.
“There is so little research done about MRKH it is hard to know if what is happening in my body is because of MRKH or something else. I wish I knew more.”
— Anonymous woman with MRKH