Male Body Concerns / Question
Published: December 10, 2003
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I just had hernia surgery about two to three weeks ago and there still is a small lump there. It is not as big as the other one but its still there. I just wanted to know if that was normal or abnormal. And can I still ejaculate after hernia operations? Thankx.
Signed: Hernia Surgery's & Ejaculation
Dear Hernia Surgery's & Ejaculation,
Hernia repair generally does not affect a person's ability to ejaculate. If you are having difficulty getting an erection or ejaculating since the time of your operation, you should see your doctor to address your concerns. He or she could examine you and be able to answer any specific questions you may have.
Here is some more information for our readers who would like to know a little about hernia's and hernia repair:
A hernia happens when abdominal tissue pushes out from a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall. There are several areas in which a hernia can happen and correction of hernias can be done either surgically or by laparoscopically.
You don't mention the type of hernia or the type of surgery that you had. Recovery from hernia repair depends on these factors. If you had a small hernia and the surgery was done laparoscopically, recovery is quicker than if you had a larger hernia with an open surgical procedure. Recovery time from hernia repair may range from 1-2 weeks if done laparoscopically, or up to 6 weeks if the surgery was an open procedure. After any surgery, scar tissue forms at the site of incision in the skin, which may explain the lump that you now feel. If you feel that there is still a hernia in the area that you had repaired, you should check with your doctor.
If you would like to meet with a doctor at the Adolescent/Young Adult Center fpr Health in Morristown, New Jersey, you can call 973.971.6475 for an appointment.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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