What Is Cystic Fibrosis?
6. Reproductive Complications
Cystic fibrosis can also cause the tubes of the reproductive system to become blocked. In some cases, these tubes might even be missing altogether. This can make men infertile, and women are likely to be less fertile than they otherwise would be. Men with cystic fibrosis can often still often have children, however, thanks to surgical procedures and other fertility treatments.
Fertility treatments are also available for women who are having difficulty conceiving. Women with cystic fibrosis should be mindful that if they do get pregnant, the pregnancy is likely to make their symptoms worse. This means getting pregnant might be out of the question for people with more severe symptoms.
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