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A member asked:
Is it true that masturbation can cause prostatitis?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Prostatitis: Possible but unlikely...I think that would help clear things out.
Answered 3/31/2016
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No: The contrary should be true because it keeps prostatic secretions flowing.
Answered 6/10/2017
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