Contraception needed if you’ve had vasectomy?

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Hi all, my husband starts chemo next month and as part of the guidance info we were advised that in the event we have intercourse that he should use a condom. He had a vasectomy a while back - would we still need to use precautions if I can’t get pregnant? Is the condom requirement only to stop the chemo drugs passing to me through pregnancy? That part really wasn’t clear? Not that I expect we will have lots of intimacy but good to understand the situation here. 

  • I think it’s to stop passing any chemotherapy through body fluids to you !

    I only learnt recently carers should not handle chemo tablets and gloves on for cleaning up and sickness etc !

    I think it’s the same principle!

    All the best to your husband with his chemo!

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