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Can i have normal sexual life and orgasm after l5-s1 herniated disc recovery??

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Sure: With standard microdisectomy no neurologic worsening is rare so post op should have no effect on sexual function

Dr Greenleaf agreed

Answered 7/11/2015

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A member asked:

Can i have normal sexual life and orgasm after l5-s1 herniated disc recovery??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Weston answered

Dr Greenleaf agreed

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