Whether polycystic kidney affects the fertility function needs to be judged according to the kidney function as well as the size and number of cysts and other factors. If polycystic kidney does not affect renal function and the scope of cysts is small, it usually does not affect fertility, but if renal function is impaired and the number of cysts is large, it will have a certain impact on fertility.
The main pathological feature of polycystic kidney is the extensive formation and progressive growth of cysts in both kidneys, which eventually destroys the structure and function of kidneys and leads to end-stage renal disease. The principle of treatment is symptomatic management, prevention and treatment of complications, slowing down the growth of cysts and progressive deterioration of renal function, and renal replacement therapy for end-stage renal disease.
Patients with fewer cysts of polycystic kidney and normal renal function usually have no effect on the fertility function; if the patient has more cysts and abnormal renal function, it may affect the fertility function, affecting male libido, erectile function, etc., and affecting female pregnancy.
Patients with polycystic kidney who have fertility needs should go to the hospital in time for treatment under the guidance of professional physicians.