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A member asked:
How long after a hemorrhoid rubber band ligation should i wait to have safe, protected, lubricated anal sex?
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3weeks: Depending on the size of the internal hemorrhoid treated with rbl it would take from 1 to 3 weeks for the subsequent ulcer created to completely heal.
Answered 1/25/2021
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4 to 6: You should wait about 4-6 weeks to avoid damage to the area and bleeding.
Answered 1/18/2013
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