Question 1

can masturbation prevent prostate cancer in older men?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: It's not possible to do controlled prospective studies; the last one i saw a few years ago related more frequent ejaculation to less prostate hyperplasia (confirming a traditional idea), but not affecting cancer risk either way. This makes sense biologically.

Question 2

can you tell me for older men, does masturbation prevent prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Heroic abstinence is a likely contributor to benign prostate hyperplasia. People have looked at prostate cancer versus frequency of ejaculation and found basically nothing.

Question 3

could masturbation help prevent prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

Nope: No data to say masturbating prevents prostate cancer.   Men who are both sexually active and not active get prostate cancer.     Masturbating won't hurt you but won't help you prevent prostate cancer.   Enjoy!

Question 4

hey doc, do us men need to masturbate in order to prevent prostate cancer or prostatitis?  what happens if we choose not to masturbate at all?  thanks

Accepted Answer

No harm either way: Masturbating or not masturbating will not have any measurable effect on your health. There is nothing wrong with masturbating and there will no harm if you do not.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 5

is masturbation really a preventative against prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

Unclear.: Two studies have suggested a protective association between prostate cancer and frequency of ejaculation (giles et al, 2003; leitzmann et al, 2004). Giles et al reported that the protective effect was seen in men in their 20s, who reported greater than 5 ejaculations per week. These are small studies, and the basis for this association is unknown.

Question 6

in 20s and 30s, does frequency of sex/masturbation/etc cause increased prostate cancer risk? saw it online (webmd, etc)?

Accepted Answer

: These are not known to increase prostate cancer risk.

Question 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

i read a research stating "excessive masturbation increases risk of prostate cancer in young adults and lowers the risk for those whoare in 50s" is it true? am 24 years old and i used to masturbate 2-3 times a day from past many years. am worried?

Accepted Answer

: There is no such finding in recognized Urologic literature. If you read it on the net disregard it. Any medical questions must be asked of your MD

Question 10

can heavy masturbation cause prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

No Correlation Known: No known correlation between the two.

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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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I read a research stating "excessive masturbation increases risk of prostate cancer in young adults and lowers the risk for those whoare in 50s" is it true? am 24 years old and i used to masturbate 2-3 times a day from past many years. am worried?

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