Questions in The Urology Forum are being answered by doctors from Henry Ford Health System , consistently ranked one of the best hospitals in America. I am a 28 year old female. I am 22 weeks pregnant. Pain is tremendous at times.
Urologist suggests direct urinary diversion or stent.
Suggestion is now that the baby is getting bigger, more pressure is applied to ureter and causes hydronephrosis to be more severe. Very concerned about everything. None of the tests showed any obstruction. This is my 4th child and this has never happened. Dear Tracy, There are some specific changes that occur during pregnancy that affect the urinary tract.