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A member asked:

How long should i wait after testicular torsion surgery to masturbate/sexual intercourse they removed veins that were twisted causing the testicles to hurt and advised me to take ibprofen and tylenol every 6 hr ibprofen every 4 hr tylenol?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

A few days should be enough, but the person to ask is the doctor who did the surgery.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/1/2023

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Pl let the area heal- at least 4 weeks Then if no pain or swelling- proceed to sex

Answered 2/28/2023

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Hello! 4 years ago my left testicle died due to testicular torsion and then testicular atrophy. I didn't go to the doctor and didn't removed it. But I haven't been feeling any pain and I can masturbate too! Is it okay to leave it as such?

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Its been 7 days after my testicular torsion surgery how long should I wait to return to masturbating/sexual intercourse the wound is sealed with the glue not stitches and it wasnt stitched is it okay to ejaculate?

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