Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome (MRKHS), also known as Müllerian agenesis, is a female congenital malformation characterized by the absence of uterus, fallopian tubes and vagina.
These women, however, do have functional ovaries and, therefore, reach sexual maturity and ovulate. It is at this time that Rokitansky syndrome is diagnosed, as the woman reaches puberty but never menstruates.
Read the full article on: Absent uterus: What is Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome? ( 46).
By Sergio Rogel Cayetano M.D. (gynecologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 07/08/2022
