It can take two to five months, but your hair will grow back after your chemotherapy is over. Meanwhile, you may want to wear a wig or hair piece, or a scarf, cap or hat. Ask about programs in your area to help you look good and feel your best. In women who are still menstruating, periods may temporarily become irregular or stop, or there may be breakthrough bleeding. There can also be temporary symptoms like those of menopause - hot flashes, or vaginal dryness or discharge.
Women receiving chemotherapy are still able to become pregnant.
It is very important to keep using birth control to avoid becoming pregnant. Discuss birth control with your doctor Keep up with your regular Pap tests If you're a new mother getting chemotherapy, stop breast feeding In men , some chemotherapy drugs can lower the sperm count, although the ability to father a child is not usually affected. You may wish to discuss spermbanking with your doctor, as this should be done before chemotherapy begins. It's not really known how chemotherapy drugs affect babies who are conceived during treatments. It is very important to use birth control while on chemotherapy, and for several months after your treatments have finished.