Dr. Melissa Moffitt's Guide to Sex and Ovarian Cancer

You can have sex during ovarian cancer treatment, but there will be specific points during the treatment process where doctors recommend that you do not.

Even though it's safe for most women to have sex around six weeks after ovarian cancer surgery, many women feel they lack the desire. Usually, this will taper off in the months after going into remission.

Dryness is a common side effect for women attempting to get back to their sex lives after ovarian cancer treatment. Fortunately, there are several ways to treat this. 

When women start having sex again after ovarian cancer treatment, sometimes some pain or discomfort is involved. Using lubricants is one of many methods women can use to make intercourse more enjoyable.