Nephrology Survey on Reproductive Health and Kidney Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects ≤6% of females of childbearing age, with pregnancy posing considerable health risks. Despite this, contraceptive use among this population remains low, and nephrologists' perspectives remain underexplored.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, we used a 52-item electronic survey of US nephrologists to assess their practices and confidence related to reproductive health care for female patients with CKD. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were used to explore associations with provider characteristics.

Results

Among 104 respondents, most practiced in academic settings, and more than half had seen > 15 female patients of childbearing age with CKD in the past year. Reproductive health issues were infrequently addressed,

SUBMITTER: Semaska N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12857325 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature