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A member asked:

When is it safe to have sex with my girlfriend after she had an ovary removed because of a large cyst via open surgery?

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6 weeks: Give her 6 weeks to recover before participating in sex. It may be sooner if she feels better and up for it. Best wishes Dr M

Dr Friedlander and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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