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How Safe Is Masturbation After A Left Inguinal Hernia?
Hi Doctor, I am 27 years old and weigh 61kgs. I have undergone Left Inguinal Hernia about 3 weeks back. I have no pain at the surgery area, the groin is back to normal and new skin showed-up on the surgery area.
I am in urge to masturbate and controlling it. Please let me know will masturbation at this point of time hurts me in any way.
I am in urge to masturbate and controlling it. Please let me know will masturbation at this point of time hurts me in any way.
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Hi,
I understand your concern. It is better to wait for at least six weeks. Because the wound healing in the stitch line may not be complete at this stage. Kindly discuss with your treating doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Chintan Raval
I understand your concern. It is better to wait for at least six weeks. Because the wound healing in the stitch line may not be complete at this stage. Kindly discuss with your treating doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Chintan Raval
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