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Gynaecology & Obstetrics Physiological Changes of Pregnancy 44e10770

Of the following changes which happen in the renal system in pregnancy, which is FALSE ?

A
The renal calyces and ureters have significant dilatation
B
Pregnancy induced changes are responsible for an increased risk of upper urinary infection,
C
Increased Glomerular filteration rate
D
Kidneys become smaller compared to the pre- pregnant size
High-Yield Explanation
The kidneys become larger, its size increase by 1.5 cm. Dilatation of the renal calyces and ureters can be striking. This is due to progesterone-induced relaxation of the muscularis. An impoant consequence of these physiological changes is an increased risk of upper urinary infection. Pregnancy induced intrarenal vasodilatation--both afferent and efferent resistance decreases--leads to increased effective renal plasma flow and glomerular filtration. Hydroureter- right side>left as pregnant uterus is usually dextrorotated and it compresses right ureter on pelvic brim.

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