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Would a dose of white willow 6 days before a vasectomy be enough to cause bleeding risks?
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Unlikely: The bark of white willow contains salicin, a chemical similar to aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) thought to be responsible for the pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects of the herb. Because of its similarity to aspirin and its blood thinning/anticoagulant properties, generally recommended to stop taking 10-14 days before major surgery. For a minor procedure such as vasectomy, 6 days adequate
Answered 6/12/2016
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