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Re: pregnancy with one kidney

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 10 Nov 2000 23:29:44 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 9 Nov 2000, Rebecca wrote: >
>Whomever this may concern,
>I am nineteen. I was born with one kidney. Ever since I was a little
>girl I have wanted to many children. What are my chances of me having
>multiple heathly pregnancies with one 100% functioning kidney? I have
>never had any problems with my kidney. Please respond soon. I really
>appreciate, because i have always wondered.
>Yours Truly,
>Becky

Assuming you are healthy, haivng one kidney will not affect your odds of getting pregnant or carryinga pregnancy. YOu would need to be monitored closely to watch for blood pressure problems, however,

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
South Lake Tahoe, CA

This information is for educational purposes only and does not construe a doctor-patient relationship. It does not replace the need for you to consult your own doctor.

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