I asked my primary care physician this question and she said no it is
not possible but, I think that she is wrong so I am asking you if any
of you have had similar experiences.
I know that it doesn't happen often but in the 1 yr and 7 months since
my husband was diagnosed with cancer and started treatment with chemo,
we have had sex a few times. (Count 'em on one hand!)That is not the
issue or complaint.
The issue is that every time we do, I come down with some sort of
vaginal infection. Not yeast, doesn't itch. Just some ichy looking
discharge. I am at the age where that part is changing anyway so I
didn't pay much attention but, when I had my annual female fitness,
they found this infection and treated me for it.
Months later, I guess he was having a good day or maybe it was the
steroids? - we had sex and sure enough, this infection started again.
My question to my Dr. was, "Could he be passing, chemo through sperm
that is killing those good bacteria I need.
As I stated earlier, she said no but, I think she is wrong.
Has anyone else ever had a similar experience with a partner on chemo?
If it turns out that many of us have then perhaps we should notify the
medical community so other women can protect themselves.
What do you think?
Caregiver (1yr. 7 mo.)