Can someone with kidney failure have children?
Disease description:
Recently, I have been experiencing discomfort in my lower back, with aching pain; I often feel that my back is stiff and weak, unable to exert force. I went for an examination, and was told that my kidney function is incompletely developed. I would like to understand whether incomplete kidney function affects the ability to have children.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Whether individuals with renal insufficiency can have children mainly depends on the severity of their condition and whether appropriate treatment and management are received.
I. Conditions under which reproduction is possible:
If the renal insufficiency is not severe, only mild, and after timely regulation and treatment, the patient's condition can be stabilized under the guidance of a specialist physician, normal reproduction is possible.
II. Conditions under which reproduction is not possible or must be approached with caution:
1. Severe renal insufficiency may affect normal reproductive function, leading to infertility.
2. Renal insufficiency may cause endocrine disorders, impaired sperm production, and other issues that affect fertility.
3. For female patients, pregnancy may accelerate the progression of kidney disease, worsen renal function, potentially leading to uremia. High levels of toxins may also affect fetal growth and development.
