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Can having a belly button surgery cause infertility?

Shania JamesDec 28, 2016
I want to do a surgery to turn my outtie belly button into an innie belly button but i'm scared I may be infertile after. can you please tell me the risk of this surgery?

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Your belly button will not turn from an outie into an innie.  Arrange a consultation with a  fully qualified plastic surgeon to discuss how an umbilicoplasty can help you achieve the results you desire.

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Generally speaking, these symptoms are unusual with simple small umbilical hernias.  However, sometimes bowel can enter these hernias and partial blockage to the bowel can occur causing the very symptoms you describe of nausea , diarrhea and vomiting.  Speak with your GP about your symptoms.

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