After surgery for colon cancer, your sex life is probably going to be alright, according to colorectal surgeon and surgical oncologist Dr. Heather Yeo. While doctors typically recommend you don’t participate in any sexual activity immediately after a surgery, most people can expect to be back to normal after their recovery period. However, with rectal cancer, there are some risks associated with taking out part of the rectum. Men may experience erectile dysfunction or retrograde ejaculation, and women may have fertility issues. Young women with colorectal cancer who are considering getting pregnant in the future may want to set up a meeting with a fertility specialist. Bottom line, your sex life after colon cancer will typically be okay, but check in with your oncologist to know for sure.
Your Sex Life is Probably Going to be OK After Colon Cancer Surgery
Your Sex Life is Probably Going to be OK After Colon Cancer Surgery
After surgery for colon cancer, your sex life is probably going to be alright, according to colorectal surgeon and surgical oncologist Dr. Heather Yeo. While doctors typically recommend you don’t participate in any sexual activity immediately after a surgery, most people can expect to be back to normal after their recovery period. However, with rectal cancer, there are some risks associated with taking out part of the rectum. Men may experience erectile dysfunction or retrograde ejaculation, and women may have fertility issues. Young women with colorectal cancer who are considering getting pregnant in the future may want to set up a meeting with a fertility specialist. Bottom line, your sex life after colon cancer will typically be okay, but check in with your oncologist to know for sure.
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