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Is it safe to have sex with a swollen inguinal lymph node?

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Dr. Andrew Malinchak answered

Lymph node: It may be safe to have sex, but you should go see your doctor for this lymph node swelling and get it checked out. It may be significant.

Answered 4/23/2014

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