Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) Syndrome

MRKH is when you’re born without a vagina or uterus. Learn how it happens and what the treatments are.

Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) Syndrome Home / Health Library / Diseases & Conditions / Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome Advertisement Advertisement Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome Medically Reviewed. Last updated on 05/07/2026 . MRKH syndrome is a congenital condition that causes a baby to be born with a missing uterus and an underdeveloped or missing vagina. Treatment may involve creating a vagina. Having biological children can be possible with IVF and a gestational carrier. Advertisement Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site

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