Kidney failure, like any other kidney disease, can cause infertility or difficulty getting pregnant.Due to kidney dysfunction and the accumulation of toxins in the body, the body begins to produce fewer reproductive hormones, which decreases the quality of the eggs and produces it.difficult to prepare the uterus for pregnancy.
In addition, women who have kidney disease and can still conceive have an increased risk of worsening kidney damage because during pregnancy it increases the amount of fluids and blood in the body, increasing pressure on the kidneys and making them work excessively.
- Even for haemodialysis.
- Women with kidney failure or other kidney problems are at increased risk of developing problems that can affect their and the baby’s health.
When a woman with kidney disease is pregnant, there is an increased risk of problems such as:
For example, women with kidney problems should always consult their nephrologist to assess the risks that may arise for both their health and that of the baby.
In general, women with mildly advanced chronic kidney disease, such as stage 1 or 2, may become pregnant, as long as they have normal blood pressure and little or no protein in their urine; however, in these cases, frequent evaluations are recommended.obstetrician, to make sure there are no serious changes in the kidney or pregnancy.
In the case of more advanced disease, pregnancy is usually indicated only after a kidney transplant and provided that more than 2 years have elapsed, with no signs of organ rejection or kidney failure.
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