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The pathophysiology is multifactorial, with proposed mechanisms including disruption of the hypothalamus\u2212pituitary\u2212ovarian axis, chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, psychological factors, and gonadotoxic effects of medications such as cyclophosphamide. Diagnostic investigations in CKD patients seeking to conceive should be considered earlier than in the healthy population. Investigations should include hormonal profiling, including markers such as Anti-Mullerian Hormone and imaging such as ultrasound, to evaluate ovarian reserve and identify gynaecology pathology. Treatment options for infertility in CKD patients include GnRH agonists to preserve ovarian function during cyclophosphamide treatment, as well as assisted reproductive technologies including in vitro fertilisation and ovulation induction. However, these treatments must be tailored to the individual\u2019s health status, comorbidities, fertility requirements, and CKD stage. In conclusion, fertility is an important consideration for women with CKD, necessitating early investigation and tailored management. Early discussions regarding fertility are important in order to understand patients\u2019 family planning and allow for prompt referral to fertility services. While challenges exist, ongoing research aims to clarify the underlying mechanism and optimise treatment strategies, which are crucial for improving quality of life and overall health outcomes.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/diagnostics13203216","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2023,10,15]],"date-time":"2023-10-15T10:47:32Z","timestamp":1697366852000},"page":"3216","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":12,"title":["Female Infertility in Chronic Kidney Disease"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"13","author":[{"given":"Mahua","family":"Bhaduri","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"King\u2019s Fertility, Denmark Hill, London SE5 8BB, UK"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Ippokratis","family":"Sarris","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"King\u2019s Fertility, Denmark Hill, London SE5 8BB, UK"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Kate","family":"Bramham","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"King\u2019s College, London WC2R 2LS, UK"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2023,10,15]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","unstructured":"NICE (2013). 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