Is it safe to have sex after prostate seed implantation?

Aurora Health Care

After prostate seed implantation (a procedure in which small radioactive "seeds" are implanted into your prostate gland):

It is safe to sleep with your partner (if she is not pregnant) and continue to have sexual relations.
Wear a condom for two weeks after the implant.
It is normal for your sperm to be colored dark brown to black. This is caused by bleeding that may have occurred during the implant and is now being released into the ejaculate.

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