reproductive endocrinology

A:Try looking at zoology, biology, or medicine programs at different schools. Most schools don't categorize down as far as reproduction, this topic can just be found within a bigger category.

A:There are more issues than just renal insufficency and other questions that will play a direct role in pregnancy and pre-existing diabetes How much is "some kidney insufficiency"? How is your creatinine clearance? How is your blood glucose control? What is your A1C (minimum it should be less than 7.0, ideally less than 6.0? Hor are your retinas? Any cardiovascular disease? Are you ready for the meticulous glycemic control that needs to be maintained during the course of your pregnancy? Early nephropathy can usually be dealt with (there are extra tests throughout pregnancy that need to be done at minimum each trimester but it isn't alone enough to contraindicate pregnancy. Hwever, microalbuminuria and overt nephropathy are highly associated with both maternal and fetal complications. In these cases it is imperative that blood glucose be normalized for the pregnancy and blood pressure be meticulously monitored. Basically, my recommendation is to speak with your diabetes specialist or have him/her refer you to someone who is familiar with both pregnancy and diabetes. Talk it over with them to find out just what your condition requires for a good chance at a healthy outcome for you and your future child. Then make the decision to seek out someone willing to assist you with reproduction. As you can see with the questions I asked above, there are more issues than just kidneys when you are talking about diabetes and pre-existing pregnancy. I wish you luck. Take care