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How chemotherapy can affect your sexual function

Men

  • Chemo treatment does not cause erectile dysfunction, but high doses may lead to a temporary loss of sex drive.
  • Chemotherapy has been known to result in lower testosterone levels which could impact on fertility if you are trying to father a child.

Women

  • Depending on which area is being targeted by the chemo treatment, the sexual side of matters may be difficult for a woman to manage.
  • Some types of chemo drugs can lead to changes in the lining of the vagina, which could make sex painful, and make a woman more prone to vaginal injuries and infections.

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