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A member asked:

What will happen if i masturbate while having minor epididymitis. i am currently on day 5 of taking anitibiotics. will this make the healing process take any slower?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No it will not. But see if you can wait till you heal.

Answered 7/9/2021

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I've been diagnosed with epididymitis and on antibiotics for 4 weeks. I had ED and urinary hesitancy condition was getting better but 2 days ago i masturbate and all pain in scrotum, ED and urinary hesitancy come back. I'm so depressed what do i do?

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