Question 1

can you have sex with a hernia?

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Yes: As long as you are not having pain there shouldn't be a problem.

Question 2

can one have sex with ingunal hernia?

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Yes: It may un-comfortable, but could be done.

Question 3

can a woman with a hernia still have sex?

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Yes she can: Yes she can have sex.

Question 4

is it possible for you to have sex if you have abdominal hernia?

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Yes it is: However it is nice to have an abdominal hernia fixed as it can only enlarge.

Question 5

can you have sex if you have inguinal hernia?

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Yes: Sexual activity should not be affected, but if it does happen to cause pain or discomfort, ease up. See a general surgeon for an exam and more info regarding your case.

Question 6

can you have sex while you have a groin hernia?

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Yes: Groin (inguinal) hernias remain one of the most common operations performed by general surgeons such as myself.  Traditional teaching was to repair all of these due to the risk of intestine getting stuck in these.  Nowadays, we recommend repair for those that are causing symptoms or large enough to lead to the above complication.  Like any exertional activity, sex is fine if you have no symptoms.

Question 7

how long before i can have sex after a hernia operation?

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Depends: It depends on the type of hernia and technique if repair. For most operations, activity as tolerated by pain is the rule. Check with your surgeon to be sure.

Question 8

can you have sex with an umbilical hernia ?

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Yes but: You may need to be gentle.  Most importantly, if it is strangulated or the contents are pulsing, get it fixed immediately.

Question 9

how soon can i have sex after an umbilical hernia?

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Hernia activity: Activities following hernia repair should be based on comfort.  Any activity causing pain should be avoided.  I recommend patients avoid strenuous activities for about six weeks, although every patient is differrent in the amount of activity that they would consider strenuous.

Question 10

i heard umbilical hernia november  2 can have sex with my wife if yes would  it affect wound inside?

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. Postop orders : Currently you will be approximately 6 weeks after your operation on your hernia. At this particular time your surgeon who performed the procedure would assess you to see if you can resume normal activities without restrictions. If you're course post operatively has been uncomplicated you should be able to resume normal activities. Please ask the surgeon.

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