A 31-year-old member asked:
Does inguinal hernia surgery shrink the size of your penis?
4 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Howard Usitaloanswered
Urology 42 years experience
NO: One may feel like it's smaller while the swelling is resolving but otherwise you gots what you gots.
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Dr. Ravi Chauhananswered
Urology 24 years experience
No: These are not likely related.
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Dr. Joseph Sucheranswered
Trauma Surgery 28 years experience
Absolutely not: You may experience swelling in and around you penis an this may make it appear as if your penis is smaller than its usual size. But, suffice it to say, your penis is not going to get smaller due to a hernia surgery.
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Dr. David Earleanswered
General Surgery 33 years experience
No: No. This type of operation has nothing to do with the penis.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
My right test shrunk after an inguinal hernia surgery What should I do?
Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
You do not need to do anything because the damage has been done which is permanent. Fortunately nature has given humans many paired organs which means... Read More
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A member asked:
Did inguinal hernia repair a week ago and I feel my penis is shrinked and feel pains on my right testes at the moment... Is this normal?
Dr. Rafael Lugoanswered
General Surgery 30 years experience
Normal: This is all normal and apparent penis shrinking is swelling. That will go away. Give six weeks to see all reverse. Stay active and apply ice to area a... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
I hv left ingiunal hernia hv noticed penis size reduction as hernia has emlarged?
Dr. Ivan Colonanswered
Urology 29 years experience
Not to worry: Weight gain gives a man the impression of a smaller penis. As fat accumulates on the lower abdomen, the apparent size of the penis changes. "a large p... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
Does ingiunal hernias reduce penis size?
Dr. Simon Kimmanswered
Urology 18 years experience
No.: Inguinal hernias will not change the size of the penis. If the hernia bulge is large, is can obscure the base of the penis making it appear shorter th... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
How long does it take for scrotum penis swelling to subside after hernia surgery?
Dr. Mark Hoepfneranswered
Surgery 41 years experience
Varies: But generally swelling & mild bruising can take a few days to a week or more to redolve. Can depend on medications you may be taking, size of hernia, ... Read More
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