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Effect of chemotherapy on ovarian function
Effect of chemotherapy on ovarian function
The use of chemotherapy in women may have a negative effect on the ovaries and lead to a violation of the regularity of the menstrual cycle, or complete absence of menstruation.
The result of the defeat of the ovaries may also be a temporary or complete infertility.
Pregnancy during chemotherapy is not desirable, as some anti-cancer drugs can cause the development of the child's birth defects. Therefore, women of childbearing age during the entire course of treatment should use contraception.
If breast cancer is diagnosed during pregnancy, it is possible to postpone a course of chemotherapy before the birth of a child. However, in case of impossibility of postponing treatment, your doctor may recommend chemotherapy to start after the 12th week of pregnancy when the fetus is under great risk.
In some cases, termination of pregnancy. After completion of treatment possible questions about the timing of pregnancy should be discussed with your doctor. Among other side effects of chemotherapy may be itching, burning, or vaginal dryness. These disorders can cause discomfort during intercourse, which can be reduced by using special vaginal creams.
Cessation of ovarian function by chemotherapy leads to menopause (temporary or permanent). As a result, a woman has observed associated symptoms: hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and decreased sexual desire (libido).
