Question 1

does masturbation increase the size of my prostate gland?

Accepted Answer

No: No.... If anything at least right after masturbating it may make it a bit smaller. Patricio gargollo, pediatric urology, dallas, texas.

Question 2

do masturbating 4-5 times a day daily in teenage and young age may increase the size of prostate (causing frequent urination) in than or later life?

Accepted Answer

Prostate enlargement: Prostate enlargement in later life is a natural event, and one which has nothing to do with masturbation

Question 3

what medication is prescribed for a prostate gland which is enlarged in size?

Accepted Answer

Prostate: Generally the size of the prostate is not as significant as the presence of obstructive or irritative voiding symptoms.  These can occur with various prostate sizes.  Alpha blocker drugs improve symptoms by relaxing the prostate and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors work by shrinking the prostate.

Question 4

do alchohol and spices contribute in increasing the size of prostate gland, or interfere in the effect of alfuzosin hydrochlride?

Accepted Answer

See below: Alcohol has no effect on prostate size.  It may make you more likely to have dizziness when taking alfuzosin, but probably doesn't decrease it's effectiveness.  Alcohol is a diuretic (it makes your kidneys produce more urine), so it will worsen your urinary symptoms such as frequency.  Additionally, alcohol and spicy foods are bladder irritants that may cause you to have feelings of urgency.

Question 5

is there any special test only to measure the precise size and weight of prostate gland ?

Accepted Answer

TRUS: Transrectal ultrasound is the most accurate of assessing volume in ml (which is roughly equivilant to weight in grams)  of the prostate.

Question 6

does an enlarged prostate gland necessarily lead to increased frequency of urination?

Accepted Answer

No, not necessarily.: Though men with enlarged prostates tend to have more urinary symptoms, there is no clear correlation between prostate volume and urinary bother. Prostates increase in size because nodules of tissue within the prostate enlarge. If a nodule starts to block urine outflow, you can get urinary frequency even with a relatively small prostate. Some men with very large prostates have minimal bother.

Question 7

could frequent masturbation increase the risk of prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: there is no evidence suggesting frequency of masterbation is related to prostate cancer

Question 8

masturbation at 20-30 's increase the risk of prostate cancer. while at 50's it lowers the risk .. is it true?

Accepted Answer

Just not true: It would be difficult to find a control group. There's not a shred of evidence that this is true. The claim that young men give themselves cancer in this way was made up by one of the cults to frighten vulnerable teens.  "Heroic abstinence" is strongly suspected as a risk factor for benign prostatic hyperplasia but obviously we can't do controlled studies. I'm sorry people lied to you.

Question 9

18 yrs old. worried frequent masturbation (once every 4-5 days or so) over a year or two may increase risk of prostate cancer? should i get tested?

Accepted Answer

No link: What you are describing is perfectly normal.  You are not at increased risk for prostate cancer because of this.  Please don't worry.

Question 10

does frequent masturbation pose a risk for prostate cancer among young men? i read in a study that excessive masturbation increases risk in young men.

Accepted Answer

Masturbation: No, but you will grow hair on your palms.  Not really-myths.

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Masturbation at 20-30 's increase the risk of prostate cancer. while at 50's it lowers the risk .. is it true?

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18 yrs old. worried frequent masturbation (once every 4-5 days or so) over a year or two may increase risk of prostate cancer? should i get tested?

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Does frequent masturbation pose a risk for prostate cancer among young men? i read in a study that excessive masturbation increases risk in young men.

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