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A member asked:

After surgery of anal fistula do masturbation have effect on healing on males?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not particularly : Masturbation isn't likely to help healing. But if you have a very "vigorous" or intense habits that place excessive tension on the anorectal area, there is some small chance it could be harmful.

Answered 8/16/2015

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You're fine: It won't interfere with healing. I'm sorry you went through the trouble of an anal fistula.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 4/16/2020

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