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Is it possible for inguinal hernia repair to cause fertility?

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Not sure...: I understand your question. Male or female? Inguinal hernia surgery would not cause one to become pregnant, or reduce a person's chance of fertility or becoming pregnant either.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Doubtful: While anything is possible, and there have been a few reports of this, there have only been a few reported out of millions of repairs. I have had experience where there was a couple with difficulty conceiving, them they got pregnant after the hernia repair.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 5/18/2013

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