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After getting an inguinal hernia surgery repaired on both sides last week. my question is masturbaition prohibited, and how long should i wait before doing it again?

Q: after getting an inguinal hernia surgery repaired on both sides last week. my question is masturbaition prohibited, and how long should i wait before doing it again?

: Masturbation would not be at all harmful. No need to wait.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Masturbation would not be at all harmful. No need to wait.

Answered 8/7/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Best it to let the wounds heal and pain/dyscomfort subside- if it was open surgery. If laparoscopic - then no restrictions. Als always ask your surgeon about dos and donts pos- op. Wish you well.

Dr Rhodus agreed

Answered 8/16/2023

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A member asked:

After getting an inguinal hernia surgery repaired on both sides last week. my question is masturbaition prohibited, and how long should i wait before doing it again?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Rhodus agreed

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