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Three weeks post op hysterectomy, can i have oral sex?

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Yes: if you feel like it oral sex should be fine 3 weeks after a hysterectomy.

Answered 5/19/2017

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Dr. Robert Harris answered

Specializes in Urogynecology

Most likely: While all doctors have different opinions on recovery and activities after surgery, there is little data to suggest that oral would have any negative effect on you at 3 weeks after hysterectomy.

Answered 3/31/2021

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