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I am on ivf pregnancy cycle,, 5 days after embryo transfer,, i want to know if hand masturbationen can harm the embryo?

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Unlikely: Unlikely masturbation will cause injury to the embryo Or the pregnancy

Answered 1/14/2021

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