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Sexuality During Chemotherapy

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Chemo may lower the number of sperm cells, reduce sperm cells' ability to move, or cause other changes. These changes can result in short- or long-term infertility. Infertility affects a man's ability to father a child, but does not affect his ability to have sex.

Because permanent sterility (infertility) may occur, it's important to discuss this issue with your doctor BEFORE you begin chemo. You might want to think about banking your sperm for future use.

Men who are getting chemo should use birth control with their partners during treatment because chemo may have harmful effects on chromosomes of sperm cells. Ask your doctor when you can stop using birth control for this reason.

Ed Note: Use of a condom during chemotherapy will prevent possible transmission of chemo to your partner.

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