getting prego after chemo?

Question

My husband and I are trying to get pregnant. we've been trying for 8 months and no luck. When my husband was 3 he had leukemia and had to have chemo. Do you trhink thismight be the problem. And if so what should we do. Thanks

Answer 1

There is a possibility that your husbands chemotherapy treatment has had an effect on his fertility. There are simple tests he can take to find out. Usually a doctor can point you in the right direction. If you suspect this is the problem than you might want to read through the Fertile Hope site:

Fertile Hope
http://www.fertilehope.org/

Answer 2

I wonder about pre pregnancy genetic counseling. I mean I dont know if there is a test that can detect if any of your offspring would have a greater chance of also having leukemia but if there is, wouldnt you want to have that test before getting pregnant? I mean you wouldn t wish that on your child would you? To go through the chemo etc? And that way you might consider adoption.

Answer 3

Chemo can have an effect on sperm production, the extent of the effect depends on the drugs administered and the individual.

It is worth a visit to the Dr for your husband to have a sperm count done, and possibly a genetic test done on his sperm in case there have been any nasty muutations caused by the chemo.

Good luck , and remember, if things don't work out there is donor sperm or adoption!

Answer 4

Your husband should make an appointment with a doctor to find out if he is sterile. It's easier for him than the tests that you would have to go through. It could be a problem for both of you, or it could be that it just takes time for some people.

Answer 5

getting prego is ok but I recommend ragu