I just started a post-stem cell transplant maintenance dose of Revlimid. My wife now says we can't have intercourse anymore because my semen has the drug in it. While I know that it may be present in very small amounts, I would not think it would pose any danger to her. I had a vasectomy 10 years ago.
Is it usually the case that people stop having intercourse while on Revlimid maintenance?
Thanks!
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Re: Revlimid maintenance therapy & safety of sexual activity
Hi Scooba:
Ironically I just received my first Revlimid maintenance course, and was reading the instructions from Celgene; it states:
"Males, including those who have had a vasectomy, must use a latex or synthetic condom during any sexual contact with a pregnant female or a female who can become pregnant while taking Revlimid, during any breaks (interruptions) in your treatment with Revlimid, and for 4 weeks after stopping Revlimid."
I don't read that to mean no sexual contact, but you do have to protect your wife, especially if she is still able to have children. She also shouldn't be handling the medication.
My Revlimid came with 9 pages of directions, cautions, and side effects information. If you didn't receive something similar, you may want to get it from Celgene. It's very informative (and a little scary - honestly).
KSH.
Ironically I just received my first Revlimid maintenance course, and was reading the instructions from Celgene; it states:
"Males, including those who have had a vasectomy, must use a latex or synthetic condom during any sexual contact with a pregnant female or a female who can become pregnant while taking Revlimid, during any breaks (interruptions) in your treatment with Revlimid, and for 4 weeks after stopping Revlimid."
I don't read that to mean no sexual contact, but you do have to protect your wife, especially if she is still able to have children. She also shouldn't be handling the medication.
My Revlimid came with 9 pages of directions, cautions, and side effects information. If you didn't receive something similar, you may want to get it from Celgene. It's very informative (and a little scary - honestly).
KSH.
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- Who do you know with myeloma?: self
- When were you/they diagnosed?: July 2015
- Age at diagnosis: 52
Re: Revlimid maintenance therapy & safety of sexual activity
Hi Scooba,
I can understand your wife's concern. I think there may be options for addressing the concern without taking such drastic measures.
There are at least two previous discussions here in the forum that you may find helpful:
"Dangers of Revlimid for sex partners?" (started Apr 13, 2015)
"Does Revlimid affect the spouse?" (started Sep 30, 2013)
Reading through the discussions there may give you some insights as to whether or not your wife needs to be concerned, and what steps you could take – short of the drastic one you're considering – to address any lingering concerns.
Best of luck.
I can understand your wife's concern. I think there may be options for addressing the concern without taking such drastic measures.
There are at least two previous discussions here in the forum that you may find helpful:
"Dangers of Revlimid for sex partners?" (started Apr 13, 2015)
"Does Revlimid affect the spouse?" (started Sep 30, 2013)
Reading through the discussions there may give you some insights as to whether or not your wife needs to be concerned, and what steps you could take – short of the drastic one you're considering – to address any lingering concerns.
Best of luck.
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