Yes, you can absolutely still have sex while being treated for ovarian cancer. Vivian Ruszkiewicz, a Nurse Practitioner at OhioHealth, says she usually recommends holding off for about 48 hours after receiving chemotherapy, just to give your body time to work through the medication.
“Some people may not feel up to it, just because of fatigue or other side effects,” Ruszkiewicz said. “And that’s okay, too — listen to your body.”
Read More“There can also be some changes in body images after you have a surgery,” she says. “You may have a scar that’s new to you and new to your partner… so that’s another thing we talk about a lot.”
Fortunately, there are ways to mitigate most of these symptoms, Ruszkiecz points out. If someone needs pelvic floor strengthening, for instance, a physical therapist can be really helpful.
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