|
Home care after the procedure |
No | Yes, need personal care for many weeks | Yes, need personal care for many weeks | None to 4 weeks |
|
Time to full recovery |
24 weeks | Up to 6 months | Up to 6 months |
1-2 months [29],[30],[60] |
|
Time back to work |
N/A - but side effects may affect ability to work | 2-3 months |
2-3 months | 2-5 weeks [29],[30],[60], [65] |
| Driving |
Not affected |
Not for 6 weeks post-op | Not for 6 weeks post-op | Not affected |
| Lifting & physical exercise | No restriction | None until at least 6 weeks post-op | None until at least 6 weeks post-op | No restriction |
| Resumption of sex | No restriction | After 6 weeks | After 6 weeks | No restriction |
| Enjoyment of sex |
Can reduce libido, lubrication
& cause soreness [5],[20] |
Can reduce libido (in 42-74%) [55],
lubrication, genital sensation, orgasm (in 33-35%) [55] &
cause soreness, difficulty in penetration [12],[14],[17],[18] |
No known effects after recovery |
No adverse effect - may
improve [66],[67] |
| Scar | No | Yes | Yes | None |
Last updated: 12 Apr 2004
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