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A member asked:

I had a orchiopexy 4 weeks ago. i have permanent stitches on the inside and dissolvable on the inside. when is it safe to ejaculate again? can a urologist please answer me?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Anytime. It will not affect area of your surgery

Answered 6/7/2023

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