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Can a hernia lead to impotence if not looked after?
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No: Hernia do not cause impotence!
Answered 10/4/2016
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Unlikely: A hernia would be very unlikely to lead to impotence, and if it is even possible, it would have to be a very large, longstanding hernia.
Answered 4/24/2014
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