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Is it ok to masturbate after a couple of weeks of a hysterectomy of the uterus?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: If there is no penetration and the is no disturbance to sutures, then it should be safe.

Answered 11/27/2019

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