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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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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
Answered 8/2/2022
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