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- If you are a woman having regular periods, radiotherapy to the pelvis is likely to cause your menopause to start within three or four months. If you have troublesome symptoms because of this, your doctor may suggest that you start hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
You may wish to discuss the prospect of becoming sterile, or unable to have children as a result of the radiotherapy treatment with your treatment team.
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Some men find that it is more difficult to get an erection after a course of radiotherapy. You may improve again, as you become fitter.
This will depend upon the surgery you have had as well as the radiotherapy. Your doctor will be able to discuss your individual treatment and circumstances with you, and answer any questions you may have
- There is a small risk that your bladder or bowel will be damaged by your treatment. If it is, you may need surgery.
Your doctor will tell you more about these side effects.
