Can chemo be passed through sperm?

Tips for healthy and safe sexual activity: Chemotherapy can be excreted in saliva and semen for 48-72 hours after a treatment. You should use a condom for oral sex or intercourse (vaginal or anal) during this period to prevent your partner from being exposed to chemotherapy.

Can you have white discharge after unprotected sex now?

New white discharge after sexual intercourse may be a sign of an infection. Common causes include bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and STIs. It’s a good idea to pay attention to what your discharge normally looks like. If you notice an unusual odor or color, or if you have pain, visit a doctor.

Can you have unprotected sex while on chemo?

There’s usually no medical reason to stop having sex during chemo. The drugs won’t have any long term physical effects on your performance or enjoyment of sex. Cancer can’t be passed on to your partner during sex.

Can a man get a woman pregnant during chemotherapy?

For men and women of childbearing age, it is possible to conceive a child during cancer chemotherapy. Prevention of pregnancy is very important, due to the risk of birth defects, stillbirths, miscarriages, or spontaneous abortions as a result of treatment.

Does Chemo make you smell?

The problem is probably due to the effects of chemotherapy on the delicate cells in the nasopharynx which trigger our sense of smell. These are temporarily damaged by certain chemotherapy drugs. Similarly, the taste buds can be affected (see “Bad taste in the mouth”).

How long does it take for sperm to come back after chemo?

Fertility problems from cancer treatment may be temporary or permanent. Some men regain the ability to produce sperm after treatment. This generally takes 1 to 3 years, but can sometimes take longer. Some men have only partial recovery, with low sperm counts, and some men never recover sperm production.

Can a man be fertile after chemotherapy?

After chemo treatment, sperm production slows down or might stop altogether. Some sperm production might return, but can take many years, and sometimes does not return at all. Chemo drugs that are linked to the risk of infertility in males include: Busulfan.