Reproductive health and pregnancy in women with chronic kidney disease

Reproductive health and pregnancy in women with chronic kidney diseaseReproductive health and pregnancy in women with chronic kidney disease, Published online: 22 January 2018; doi:10.1038/nrneph.2017.187Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Here, Wiles et al. discuss fertility issues, contraception, important comorbidities, drugs commonly used in nephrology and the effect of dialysis provision in the context of CKD. Advances in biomarkers for CKD and pre-eclampsia are also presented.
Source: Nature Reviews Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research