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Need guidance
I agree with Dr. Goldstein. Keep in mind, the watchful waiting data we have applies only to men. We don’t know if it is the same for women, and many surgeons consider women to be at higher risk of needing emergency surgery comparatively. The overall risk is still probably in favor of not requiring emergency surgery, but it’s just an educated guess. Let your symptoms guide you, and go with your gut. Pun intended. Hope this helps!