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Fertility quality\u2010of\u2010life scores were significantly higher in the Australian UTx group compared to women experiencing primary infertility across four domains (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.001). Thematic analysis of interviews highlighted the complex emotional impact of infertility, strong family and social support, and the perception of UTx as a transformative opportunity to achieve wholeness and motherhood.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>UTx represents a novel treatment option for women with UFI. This is the first qualitative study in Australia, it demonstrates the connection between women with UFI and their motivations for parenthood. 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