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What a thoughtful question to ask ahead of treatment — it's great that you're thinking about this together.

Yes, using a condom is strongly recommended during myeloma treatment. Here's why it matters:

- Infection risk: Induction therapy weakens the immune system, making your wife more vulnerable to infections, including Show Full Answer

What a thoughtful question to ask ahead of treatment — it's great that you're thinking about this together.

Yes, using a condom is strongly recommended during myeloma treatment. Here's why it matters:

- Infection risk: Induction therapy weakens the immune system, making your wife more vulnerable to infections, including sexually transmitted infections. Latex or plastic condoms provide important protection.
- Chemotherapy drugs: Some myeloma treatments can be present in bodily fluids, and condoms help protect both partners.
- Pregnancy prevention: Many myeloma drugs carry serious risks if pregnancy occurs, so contraception is essential. It's really worth raising this directly with her oncology team before treatment begins. They can give specific guidance based on exactly which drugs she'll be taking, as recommendations can vary.

The most important thing is that intimacy, when she feels up to it, can still be part of life during treatment — just with a few extra precautions in place. 💛

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