Can I still get pregnant after being diagnosed with leukemia?
Disease description:
This year, my wife and I originally planned to have a child, but during a medical checkup at the hospital, we discovered that my wife has leukemia. I would like to ask, is it possible to get pregnant after being diagnosed with leukemia?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
Whether a person can get pregnant after having leukemia mainly depends on the status of the disease and its treatment.
1. After recovery: If the leukemia has been cured and the patient's physical condition is healthy, pregnancy can be considered. Leukemia itself does not reduce or impair the patient's fertility, but since there is a risk of passing the condition on to the child, it is recommended to consider having children after recovery.
2. During treatment: The treatment of leukemia usually requires long-term chemotherapy, which may weaken the immune system and affect fertility. Therefore, pregnancy is not recommended during the treatment period.
3. Genetic risk: Leukemia is associated with genetic factors and may be passed on to offspring. However, the exact genetic risk needs to be accurately assessed based on the causes of leukemia and genetic or chromosomal testing.
