Follicular lymphoma: Is it ok to have sex during chemo?

Posted by cattarms2024 @cattarms2024, Feb 23 7:59pm

Is it ok to have sex doing chemo ?

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Feb 24 9:07am

Welcome to Connect, @cattarms2024 It’s always best to ask your oncologist about having sexual relations while you’re in treatment. Depending on the chemo used, your immune system can be compromised and the risk for infection rises. However, with precautions it may be ok to do so. I found a few articles that might offer some information for you. Those links are below.
https://www.healthline.com/health/health-sex/sex-while-on-chemotherapy
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/chemotherapy/expert-answers/chemotherapy-and-sex/faq-20058287
We also have several members in our forum who have Follicular Lymphoma if you’d like to be able to chat with others who have your similar diagnosis.
This would be a good place to start with members @valandsheri, @vonbaron36 @bogie60 @lee59 @susanlim @caracello22.
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Starting bendamustine and rituxin for Follicular Lymphoma.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/starting-bendamustine-and-rituxin-for-follicular-lymphoma/
~ Follicular Lymphoma: looking to connect with others
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/follicular-lymphoma-at-age-44/
Would you care to share a little more about when you were diagnosed and when your treatment started?

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