if a man undergoes chemotherepy and radiation, could you expect for his fertility to return??if so how long after treatment stops.
2006-12-23 17:52:41 · 7 answers · asked by dezmar_tyson 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
My husband went through 6 months of chemo in 1997. We had one child when he started. We were finally able to have our second child in 2002 and child #3 in 2005.
2006-12-24 09:33:56 · answer #1 · answered by tessasmomy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the chemo agents that where used and areas exposed to radiation treatment. Most chemo agents don't make it to the testicles, and that is even a problem when treating leukemia. Testicular cancer is often secondary after chemo for leukemia, because some cancer cells are left there.
But since spermatozoids are continually produced in men (as opposed to ovas in women which are produced before birth), you can expect fertility to return.
2006-12-24 01:57:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your better half needs to have his sperm count quantity examined. Chemo is oftentimes going on for inflicting infertility in the two sexes however the physique is an magnificent ingredient and besides the shown fact that the possibilities are not intense you won't be ready to rule out the opportunity of his fertility returning. communicate it which comprise your GP and he gets him booked in for a sperm count quantity attempt and perhaps some blood tests to learn hormone stages and well-known well-being. very terrific desires xx
2016-11-23 14:34:14 · answer #3 · answered by comella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend largerly on the type of cancer, it's location, and the chemotherapy drugs used. Also it depends on the number of radiation treatments, and where they are focused. Read this;
http://www.cancer.ca/ccs/internet/publicationlist/0,,3543_257847240_1026363175_langId-en.html.
2006-12-23 19:03:05 · answer #4 · answered by shelley_gaudreau2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the type of cancer and chemotherapy used.
Semen banking can be done in certain cases. The doctor should be consulted regarding the matter.
2006-12-23 20:31:50 · answer #5 · answered by Aviator 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it would depend on the type of cancer,the location or target organ or tissue of radiotherapy..but i think its a great question and could be given a bit more research by scientists
2006-12-24 01:52:28 · answer #6 · answered by sCrUbs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
difficult speacially after radiation
2006-12-24 04:10:33 · answer #7 · answered by poison_ivy_sam 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋