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A member asked:
Does inguinal hernia surgery shrink the size of your penis?
10 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
NO: One may feel like it's smaller while the swelling is resolving but otherwise you gots what you gots.
Answered 2/5/2021
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Absolutely not: You may experience swelling in and around you penis an this may make it appear as if your penis is smaller than its usual size. But, suffice it to say, your penis is not going to get smaller due to a hernia surgery.
Answered 12/26/2017
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No: No. This type of operation has nothing to do with the penis.
Answered 12/24/2015
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