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I was 2 days ago diagnosed for mild acute epididymitis after a sonography. is it safe to mastarbate? i normally do it once a week and the antibiotics are for a week?

Q: i was 2 days ago diagnosed for mild acute epididymitis after a sonography. is it safe to mastarbate? i normally do it once a week and the antibiotics are for a week?

: No absolute contraindication if you do it without pain but it's better to pause until you are done with the antibiotic course.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No absolute contraindication if you do it without pain but it's better to pause until you are done with the antibiotic course.

Answered 7/10/2021

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A member asked:

I was 2 days ago diagnosed for mild acute epididymitis after a sonography. is it safe to mastarbate? i normally do it once a week and the antibiotics are for a week?

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