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What are the complications of having sex during chemo?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My wife is 34 years old, and she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Last night we had sex without any protection. Currently, she is on chemotherapy.

Is it ok to have sex during this treatment period (chemotherapy)? Are there any precautions that need to be taken while having sex so that she does not have any complications in the future?

Please suggest.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Rajesh Gulati

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Rajesh Gulati is a Family Physician with 21 years of clinical experience. He did his MBBS from Goa Medical College in 2002. Later, he pursued his Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine from Indira Gandhi Open University in 2008. He expertise in Geriatrics and Medical Oncology. He can communicate in Hindi and Punjabi. He also works as SME in Clinical Abstraction Oncology.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I suggest you take precautions to prevent pregnancy. In most cases of chemotherapy, the ovaries are suppressed, and the chances of pregnancy are reduced. I suggest you use a condom while having intercourse.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 14, 2022
Reviewed At December 17, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rajesh Gulati is a Family Physician with 21 years of clinical experience. He did his MBBS from Goa Medical College in 2002. Later, he pursued his Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine from Indira Gandhi Open University in 2008. He expertise in Geriatrics and Medical Oncology. He can communicate in Hindi and Punjabi. He also works as SME in Clinical Abstraction Oncology.

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Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Rajesh Gulati is a Family Physician with 21 years of clinical experience. He did his MBBS from Goa Medical College in 2002. Later, he pursued his Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine from Indira Gandhi Open University in 2008. He expertise in Geriatrics and Medical Oncology. He can communicate in Hindi and Punjabi. He also works as SME in Clinical Abstraction Oncology.

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