Women’s Sexual Health Checklist

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How might treatment affect my sex life? Will it affect my sexual desire, response, or function? What can be done about these effects?

Is it safe to have sex now? If not, when will it be OK to have sex?

Are there any types of sex I should avoid?

Do I need birth control or other protection during treatment? How about afterwards? If yes, then for how long?

Can the medications I use be passed to my partner through my body fluids?

What safety measures do I need to take, and for how long?

(If you are having surgery), how will this surgery affect my appearance?

Does a body part or organ need to be removed? If so, will it be removed partially or completely? Can it be replaced, transplanted, or reconstructed?

How will it impact my sexual health?

How big will my scar be?

How soon can I have sex after my surgery?

Are there any types of sex or positions I should avoid when I start having sex again?

Will I be able to have children after surgery?

How will this treatment affect my appearance?

Will I lose my hair? If so, when and how much?

Will I gain or lose weight due to the treatment?

Does my partner need to use birth control while I'm on treatment? What about afterwards? If yes, then for how long?

Am I getting a treatment that might cause birth defects if I get pregnant?

Take charge of your sexual health and start the conversation with your cancer
care team with these questions.

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