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A member asked:

Should i avoid masturbatiom with a partial torsion?

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Dr. James Lin answered

Here are some ...: No. Masturbation has no direct connection with the occurrence of recurrent testicular torsion. So, you may continue masturbation if you wish.

Dr Grindstaff agreed

Answered 9/12/2014

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Would I know about testicle necrosis due to partial torsion(I suspect - there is discomfort, not pain) after one week? What symptoms of necrosis? Thx

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L Testis torts 180 degrees. Painless, but happens almost every other day. Should I be concerned about ischaemia from these episodes, or a future potential complete torsion? This is partial torsion, and I am curious what the natural history is?

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I had a orchiopexy on left testicle and orchiectomy on right to fix torsion is the orchiopexy permanent and will it mean I will never get a torsion again im very worried about losing my last testicle Is there anything I should avoid to help prevent?

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20 year old with a benign 10 cm ovarian cystadenoma-had a partial resection/after torsion- aware it may return and need fully resected. Is there any chance it could change to cancerous? Will hx of this benign tumor alone, increase the risk ovar. ca?

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I had an ovary torsion on my right ovary about 7 or 8 months ago. I had a partial hysterectomy done 3 years ago. I only have my left ovary left. Extreme pain on my left ovary area. Nausea and vomiting. Pain with sex. ?

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