Yes but: You may need to be gentle. Most importantly, if it is strangulated or the contents are pulsing, get it fixed immediately.
Answered 9/29/2019
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Yes: All activity should be done as tolerated. If it hurts, take it easy. That's usually a good guide.
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Yes: If the hernia causes significant pain at any time, it should be fixed. After surgery, depending on the size and type of repair, you may need to avoid intercourse for 3 weeks or so. If you don't have surgery, you can have sex, although you should take it easy if it causes pain.
Answered 2/2/2018
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