Can undergoing live kidney-transplantation cause any future reproductive problems?

Possibly: The short answer is that if kidney failure is causing infertility, it should resolve with a new kidney. However, diabetes, atherosclerosis, liver diseases, other cancers, etc. That may be present in a recipient can contribute. In addition, some of the anti-rejection drugs can diminish sperm formation. However, staying on dialysis will not improve fertility.

Anti-rejection meds: Pregnancy in renal transplant recipients needs to be a planned and carefully monitored one. Mycophenolate mofefil (CellCept) and mycophenolate sodium (Myfortic) are Pregnancy Category D medications and female patients need to have these meds replaced with azathioprine (Imuran) before becoming pregnant.

Yes and no: In most young women transplant improves chances of conception and carrying pregnant to term. But you need to work with your center, avoiding pregnancy in the first year is ideal. You may beed to see high risk OB, rejection medications need to changed. best of luck. talk to your center!