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Propecia before and after varicocele surgery, should I discontinue my medication?

March 6, 2018
Asked By:WillO112 in London, GB

I’m having vareocele surgery (embolization) soon. I was just wondering can I continue the medication before during and after the surgery? Also do you need to inform the doctor prior? Regards.

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March 7, 2018

Answer: Medications

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Answer: Medications

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April 8, 2018

Answer: Varicocele surgery

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Answer: Varicocele surgery

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Answer: Medications take. Before hairtransplant

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March 8, 2018

Answer: Medications take. Before hairtransplant

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