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Unusual questions
I have some questions in my mind which i could not get rid of. These are: 1) Has inguinal hernia repair (either with mesh or sutures/stitches) somewhat affected sexual functions in males? I read that inguinal hernia is located near or touches the sexual nerves. 2) Is having an erection a problem after an inguinal hernia repair? 3) How many days or weeks should one abstain from sex (if erection is not a problem) to avoid a recurrence? Im still looking for a surgeon who will do my hernia repair. But in the meantime im curious about these issues. Thanks
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[h=2]I googled the topic and found this conclusion, but it is only for mesh:[/h]
Symptoms specifically associated with inguinal hernias, such as groin bulge or pain, can lead to limitations of a patients’ sexual life. Inguinal hernia surgery positively affects sexual functions compared to during the preoperative period. This effect is more significant in the later period. This study shows that there may be post-operational recovery in patients who have a decrease in sexual performance related specifically to inguinal hernia. In our study, the implantation of mesh for groin hernia repair did not affect sexual function. The recovery in sexual parameters in addition to the other benefits of hernia repair and presence of no significant postoperative complications shows that this surgery can be performd safely. However, additional studies, taking into account the role of the partner in a balanced sexual life, as well as the different surgical approaches of surgical inguinal hernia repair, have to be conducted in order to gain better information about the other several aspects of this subject.
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