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One would not expect sexual dysfunction, characterized by erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, or ejaculatory disorders, to occur after an inguinal hernia repair because the operation does not appear to induce an anatomical disturbance related to sexual function. Despite this apparent lack of physical relationship, surgeons should be aware of the possibility that a male patient may experience some type of sexual complaint after such an operation. Although this disturbance is more likely to have a psychogenic basis, rarely inguinal hernia repair may be followed by true organicity that may or may not be attended by sexual dysfunction.
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Bain, J. (2001). Sexual Dysfunction Following Inguinal Hernia Repair. In: Bendavid, R., Abrahamson, J., Arregui, M.E., Flament, J.B., Phillips, E.H. (eds) Abdominal Wall Hernias. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-8574-3_116
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