Patient's question:
I specifically had a comprehensive physical examination, and my husband is very healthy with no problems. However, it was found that I have fatty liver. Although the doctor said I'm still young and it's relatively easy to treat, we are still very worried. It is said that this disease can be quite serious and may even be lifelong. What we fear most is that it might affect my ability to get pregnant.Doctor's answer:
In general, patients with fatty liver disease who have normal liver function can become pregnant. However, when accompanied by abnormal liver function or when ultrasound suggests that the fat content in liver cells persists or progressively increases, it indicates that the fatty liver is still damaged. In such cases, pregnancy would only further burden the liver, which is not conducive to the complete recovery of the condition. Additionally, it may worsen the fatty liver disease. Therefore, pregnancy is not recommended during this period.Although fatty liver disease does not affect normal pregnancy, it is essential to treat the underlying cause promptly. There are several treatment methods for fatty liver disease, but the approach depends on the patient's symptoms. Therefore, patients need to be diagnosed as soon as possible to receive appropriate treatment.