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Is The Inguinal Hernia Site Linked To The Penis Or Nerves?

Posted on Thu, 23 Nov 2017

Question: Hello, I had my Laparoscopic Bilateral Inguinal Hernia surgery. After three weeks, I masturbated gently two days in a row, felt pain and then stopped for one week. Then I masturbated gently for three days in a row. I didn't feel any major pain as earlier. Only slight pain I felt. My concern is 1. Anatomy wise is inguinal hernia site linked to penis or nerves ? 2. Can Masturbation affect/damage the hernia mesh or the tacks used in it ? Can tacks be dislocated and in turn cause recurrence of hernia ? 3. Should I continue doing masturbation or stop it for 2-3 weeks ? 4. Which activities can majorly affect hernia repair mesh ? I am not lifting any heavy weight nor had any cough and taking care of constipation as well. 5. How much strong the tacks used in lap hernia surgery are ? Can they take enough load or stress caused due to masturbation or any sexual activity ? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Answered all your queries in point wise

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HealthcareMagic...
I thank you for posting your query here and I am definitely going to help you out..

I read your question completely and have understood it well enough..

Please note..

1. Inguinal Hernia site is related to Nerves, but it has nothing to do with Masturbation.
So do not worry, and do not correlate..

2. No, absolutely no..
You can happily masturbate. There is no effect on mesh or tacks used.

3. You can do it, but do not exert pressure that's all I can say.
Do not increase, Abdominal pressure, be in constipation, difficulty in urination etc.

4. Yes. Weight lifting for about 6 months time is enough..
Rest, you are doing it right..

5. Yes, they can take the stress of Masturbation. Do not worry about that.

Hope this helps you..
In case you need further assistance, please contact me back.
Or, you can close the question and rate.

I appreciate the way you asked your doubts. Cheers..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (10 hours later)

Thank you doctor for the clarification of doubts. I was afraid that I may not have overdone the masturbation that, in turn, may not cause the tacks to get dislocated and cause recurrence of hernia in future.

1. Now as more than one month is over, would the tissues have healed at the hernia site ? Or will they take more time to heal ? Till what time I have to be careful about not exerting too much pressure ?

2. So the tacks used are strong enough not to dislocated by masturbation/sexual activity/sneezing/coughing ?

3. Cause of slight pain after masturbation is due to what doctor ? Is it linked to hernia site ?

4. How far is mesh placed from penis and its nerves ? Where are tacks attached ? Kindly throw some light. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Answered point wise...

Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome back..

Please note..

1. It takes roughly 6 weeks, for wounds to heal. But, I suggest you not to exert pressure for at least 3 to 6 months.

2. Yes, they are strong enough and can handle all the things that you have told.
Do not worry about tacks being dislocated.

3. No.. I don't think so. Slight pain is anyway seen normally.

4. Some surgeons don't use tacks at all!!
It depends on the surgeon where he has placed, but definitely they will be far from penis.

Hope this helps you..
In case you need further assistance, please contact me back.
Or, you can close the question and rate.
Take care..

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Follow up: Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (48 minutes later)

Thank you so much doctor for the clarification. One last question :-

Under what circumstances tacks can get dislocated or recurrence of hernia can occur despite hernia repair surgery ? Does this happen ?

When can I start running or jogging as by 28th October I will be completing 6 weeks ?

So hernia site has no link/attachment with penis or nerves which get strained in masturbation ? Is the mesh placed on abdominal wall which is far from penis area ?

My surgeon advised to wear hernia supporter. Till what time should I continue wearing it ?

Thanks a lot :)

Answered by Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Answered all your doubts

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back..

Please note..

1. Hernia mesh can get infected and this leads to recurrence.
Which, I am sure we should not be thinking now.

2. You can start running slowly, without exerting pressure..
May be 2 weeks later

3. No link with hernia and pain association.

4. Mesh is placed either intra peritoneal or in extra peritoneal space.

5. You can wear it till your operating surgeon advises it.
We generally don't use hernia supporter.

Hope this helps you..
In case you need further assistance, please contact me back.
Take care..

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