Cancer effects more than people’s hair. Cancer can effect people’s sex life and fertility. For a large number of people, finding out that they have cancer can mean that they may not be able to have children after they have recovered. Cancer and chemotherapy can cause fertility problems in both men and woman. However, there are some things that you can do. One of the most important things that you can do is to talk with your before you start chemotherapy. Many things can contribute to whether or not you will be able to have children after chemotherapy. It is important to discuss what type of chemotherapy you will be treated with, what your overall health is, what age you are, and the type of cancer that you have. All of these factors can increase of decrease your chances of having a child after chemotherapy.
Cancer can effect sex differently in men and woman. For men, chemotherapy may mean that it is difficult to keep an erection. It may also be more difficult to experience an orgasm. In some cases, a man may feel to tired to have sex. In most cases, discussing a change in desire or problems during sex can be discussed with a doctor. And while fertility becomes and issue during chemotherapy, men should still use a condom while having sex if they want to prevent pregnancy as chemotherapy can cause birth defects.
For woman undergoing chemotherapy treatment, they experience vaginal dryness which can make sex painful. In many cases, an over the counter cream can be used to help make sex more comfortable. Woman may also experience irregular periods or not periods. Because of these chances many woman are likely to experience menopause like symptoms including hot flashes. Woman also experience a decreased sex drive and may be to tired to engage in sex.