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Is it safe to have anal sex after rectocele
A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Drewitz answered
27 years experience Gastroenterology
No...: Suggest asking your surgeon how long to wait after surgery before safely engaging in any form of sexual intercourse.
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Dr. Allen Kamrava answered
15 years experience Colon and Rectal Surgery
I would not: I wouldn't do that.
Talk to your surgeon.
There are 3 different approaches for rectocele repair. Depends on your approach, however i'd caution y ... Read More
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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered
43 years experience Internal Medicine
Caution: Would be very careful with anal intercourse under these circumstances and would consult your Gyn
A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Miguel Rodriguez answered
38 years experience Gastroenterology
Perhaps not: Anal sex could result in recurrence of the rectocele as well as damage to the repaired area.
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Dr. Allen Kamrava answered
15 years experience Colon and Rectal Surgery
I would not: I wouldn't do that.
Talk to your surgeon.
There are 3 different approaches for rectocele repair. Depends on your approach, however i'd caution y ... Read More
A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered
27 years experience Internal Medicine
No: Start by having your rectal condition diagnosed properly and treated as recommended by your doc. Allow for healing time once treated. Anal sex may wor ... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Eric Kaplan answered
42 years experience Colon and Rectal Surgery
Definitely: I can not condone anal sex, especially in view of the surgical repair you have had. Severe trauma could occur including recurrence or worse, loss of c ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered
26 years experience Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Bad genes.: Genetic predisposition, chronic constipation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (coughing), asthma, diabetes mellitus and multiple childbirths can ... Read More
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Holly Maes answered
36 years experience Pediatrics
Rectocele: Chronic constipation or inflammatory bowel disease are also causes of rectoceles in your age group. It is important to have a complete physical exam, ... Read More
A 55-year-old male asked:
Dr. Andrea Brand answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Unrelated: Ileostomy is unrelated to the anus. Anal sex can injure the tissues of the anus. Condoms, when used properly, can help protect against sexually transm ... Read More
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Klauber answered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Yes: Unless you have had a severe vaginal tear extending into the rectum.
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Haider Goussous answered
63 years experience General Surgery
Yes if no episiotomy: If no surgical interference, two weeks is good to have anal sex.
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