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I may have to undergo surgery to get my inguinal hernia fixed but a final date has not been fixed yet. my question is can i masturbate, does it affect me in any way given my condition? will it make things worse or should i refrain from it?

Q: i may have to undergo surgery to get my inguinal hernia fixed but a final date has not been fixed yet. my question is can i masturbate, does it affect me in any way given my condition? will it make things worse or should i refrain from it?

: Masturbating or not masturbating before surgery will make no difference to the outcome. Wish you good health!

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Masturbating or not masturbating before surgery will make no difference to the outcome. Wish you good health!

Answered 5/5/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No it will not harm or affect you in any way. Your choice

Answered 5/6/2022

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A member asked:

I may have to undergo surgery to get my inguinal hernia fixed but a final date has not been fixed yet. my question is can i masturbate, does it affect me in any way given my condition? will it make things worse or should i refrain from it?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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