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Had laser lithotripsy 9 days ago 4 stone removal. ureteral stent for 8 more days told no sex or sexual activity til removed. why & what do they mean?
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Here are some...: The recommendation provided after the reported procedures is commonly given in attempting and assuming to ease voiding symptoms from local irritation to usually already inflamed bladder neck and prostate urethra. Is that really necessary for professional reasons, which could be in doubt or for political correctness, which probably plays major role in such advice? So, Ask Doc for mutual agreement..
Answered 9/20/2015
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