Patient's question:
Patient Gender: FemaleOnset and Duration of Current Illness: 6 years
Current General Condition: Urine Protein +1
Doctor's answer:
Regarding the issue of "pregnancy (having children)" and "kidney disease":1. Pregnancy is strictly prohibited during the treatment of nephrotic syndrome.
2. Outside of treatment for nephrotic syndrome, pregnancy is absolutely forbidden if:
- Urine protein exceeds two "plus" signs,
- 24-hour total urine protein is greater than 1.5 grams,
- Or blood pressure is higher than normal.
Unexpected pregnancy is also prohibited under these conditions.
3. After stopping medication for nephrotic syndrome, if:
- Urine protein is trace to one "plus" sign,
- 24-hour total urine protein is around 1.0 gram,
- And blood pressure is normal,
pregnancy can be considered under the guidance of a nephrologist and gynecologist. However, regular monitoring of blood pressure, edema, urine protein, urine red blood cells, and renal function is required. If certain indicators exceed normal levels and do not respond well to treatment, pregnancy should be immediately terminated.
4. After stopping medication for more than one year with stable nephrotic syndrome, normal urine protein, and normal blood pressure, pregnancy is possible. Regular hospital check-ups for relevant indicators are still necessary.
5. The above applies to cases with normal renal function. For chronic nephritis with abnormal renal function, pregnancy should not be considered at all, as it poses a life-threatening risk.