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

WillO112Mar 6, 2018
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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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Answered on Mar 7, 2018
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Apr 8, 2018
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Dr. Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended
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Answered on Mar 8, 2018
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