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With the exception of wet dreams, if a male does not ejaculate for long periods of time, would it have any health effects?

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Dr. Carl Rosen answered

Yes, possibly: if you do not ejaculate, you could get congestion of your prostate.

Dr Paudel agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

With the exception of wet dreams, if a male does not ejaculate for long periods of time, would it have any health effects?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carl Rosen answered

Dr Paudel agreed

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