Question
Can individuals with kidney disease have children?
Answer
Patients with kidney disease, including both primary and secondary kidney disease, typically experience symptoms such as significant proteinuria, low proteinemia, and hyperlipidemia. Treatment usually involves the use of corticosteroids and cytotoxic agents like cyclophosphamide, along with anticoagulant medications to prevent renal failure. Additionally, traditional Chinese medicine like Zhenwu Decoction and Chinese wolfberry chrysanthemum and rhubarb pill (LWCHP) may be used to assist in treatment, and a low-salt diet is recommended. Although patients with kidney disease may face fertility challenges in some cases, many can still successfully become pregnant and have their own children with appropriate medical management. However, since each patient’s condition is unique, it is advisable to discuss one’s individual health status and treatment options with healthcare professionals before planning a pregnancy.