In the case of cancer, it is important to get treatment at the right time. Depending on the condition of the patient, the doctor may advise chemotherapy. Cancer cells are destroyed during chemotherapy. Of course, chemotherapy cures cancer, but it can affect the sex life of the patient. While on the one hand, it is considered safe to have sex during chemotherapy, on the other hand, some health problems have also been reported.
Today in this article you will know what problems can arise from having sex during chemotherapy and what precautions need to be taken -
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- Relationship between chemotherapy and sex
- Is it safe to have sex during chemotherapy?
- Problems caused by having sex during chemotherapy
- Take precautions while having sex during chemotherapy
- Takeaway
Relationship between chemotherapy and sex
Chemotherapy is a drug treatment that uses powerful chemicals to kill rapidly growing cells in the body. Chemotherapy treatment is often used to treat cancer. When there is cancer, the cells start increasing. In such a situation, chemotherapy treatment is given to kill these cells.
Chemotherapy is an effective way to treat various types of cancer. Different chemotherapy medicines are available to treat different types of cancer. Chemotherapy treatment can cause moderate to serious complications. Especially if sex is done during chemotherapy, some side effects may be seen.
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Is it safe to have sex during chemotherapy?
Yes, research conducted in 2014 showed that it is safe to have sex during chemotherapy treatment. While having sex during chemotherapy, a person must take precautions related to sexual activity, only then can sex be safe. At such times, a little carelessness can increase the risk of infection.
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Problems caused by having sex during chemotherapy
Sex is not prohibited during chemotherapy treatment, but if sex is done without caution during this time, the risk of some problems may increase -
Risk of infection
If the number of white blood cells in the body is low, then one should avoid having sex during chemotherapy treatment. If white blood cells are low, having sex during chemotherapy can increase the risk of infection. In this situation, sex can be planned by talking to the doctor.
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Higher risk of bleeding
Sex can also be risky for people who have low platelet counts during chemotherapy treatment. Let us tell you that having less than 50,000 platelets during chemotherapy can increase the risk of bleeding during sex. This increases infection and bleeding.
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Birth defect
Protection must be used while having sex during chemotherapy treatment. According to the National Cancer Institute, if a woman becomes pregnant by having sex during chemotherapy, the child may be born with birth defects. In such a situation, pregnancy should be avoided during chemotherapy.
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Pain during sex
Having sex during chemotherapy treatment can be painful. This can be a cause of dyspareunia. In this, there may be pain in the genital area during intercourse. If you feel pain while having sex, do it only in a comfortable position.
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Decreased libido
Chemotherapy can cause fatigue and nausea. In such a situation, the sexual interest of the person undergoing chemotherapy may be affected. It can reduce sex drive. This can make it difficult to achieve sexual satisfaction.
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Take precautions while having sex during chemotherapy
A patient undergoing chemotherapy must pay attention to the following things while having sex -
- Make sure to use a condom while having sex during chemotherapy. This will help prevent fluid from passing through the vagina or penis.
- If the patient has cancer of the genitals, urinary tract, or rectum, then sex should be avoided during chemotherapy.
- To avoid pain during sex, try to make intercourse comfortable.
- If white blood cells and platelets are low, avoid having sex during chemotherapy.
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Takeaway
Chemotherapy treatment can cause a temporary interruption in sex life, but by adopting some precautions you can keep your love and affection intact. If there is pain or bleeding while having sex during chemotherapy, then the better option is to avoid having sex. You can talk to your doctor about resuming sexual activity.
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