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Can having erection effect hernia healing after open mesh surgery negatively?

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No: Basically these are separate anatomic entities. The only common part of the system is where the vas deferens goes through the abdominal wall. The actual erection of the penis is from the blood supply to the penis.

Answered 5/13/2016

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I'm male 22, I had done my left Inguinal hernia mesh surgery 5 months ago.I am unable to maintain my erection for longer period, In my first intercourse it didn't even penetrate through and I had lot of testicular pain. Can I use viagra? How much mg?

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