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Hi am 21 now am masturbating for past 7years frequently this leads to reduce my sperm count and fertility?how to improve it.is there any medicine

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

No effect: on sperm count and fertility. The only effect masturbation have is a pleasure and actually many health benefits. Remember that saying: "If masturbation lead to hair loss, just about everyone on the planet would be bald". Shouldn't be any problem. However, moderation is the key.

Answered 5/20/2014

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