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A 24-year-old female asked:

I hah an operation for a hernia in my belly button almost two years ago. they used mesh. my question is can i still have more babies?

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Dr. Shahid Rafiqueanswered

Internal Medicine 46 years experience

Yes: That is why they reinforced the abdominal wall with the mesh.

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Dr. Mark Dicksonanswered

General Surgery 25 years experience

Yes: No problem being pregnant after a hernia repair with mesh.

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