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A friend of mine recently had the head of his penis come in contact with dry ice. should he be worried about becoming sterile or anything else?

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

No sterility problem: Has the tip healed ok? Dry eye creates a sort of burn which usually will heal well especially in this well vascularized area. It has no effect on sperm production or potency.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/27/2014

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A member asked:

A friend of mine recently had the head of his penis come in contact with dry ice. should he be worried about becoming sterile or anything else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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