Pain during intercourse normal after chemo?
Meet the Experts
Ann Berger, R.N., M.S.N., M.D. is a medical oncologist specializing in pain treatment.
Marisa Weiss, M.D. is a radiation oncologist specializing in breast cancer and the founder, president, and guiding force behind Breastcancer.org.
Question from Cookie: From the chemo, I have a lot of pain during intercourse. Is this normal?
- Answers —Ann Berger, R.N., M.S.N., M.D.: Yes, because there is more vaginal dryness. You can use lubrications. Chances are the chemotherapy put you into a menopausal state.
- Marisa Weiss, M.D., president and founder: You can find a lot of information about how to handle painful sex and a dry vagina at Breastcancer.org in the section on menopause. We also had online conferences on this subject.
On Wednesday, April 17, 2002, our Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Breast Cancer Pain. Ann Berger, R.N., M.S.N., M.D. and Marisa Weiss, M.D. answered your questions about managing pain caused by breast cancer and breast cancer treatments.
The materials presented in these conferences do not necessarily reflect the views of breastcancer.org. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product or regimen discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before employing any therapies described here.
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