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I have an epididymal cyst on the right side and its around 2cm long.initially it was small but it's of 2cm long now. does masturbation increase the size of the cyst or have anything to do with it? also does it lowers the sperm count? its painless tho

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

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Inflammation: Any inflammation of the cyst such as with masturbation can increase the size. You are not at risk for a lower sperm count.

Answered 12/28/2020

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A member asked:

I have an epididymal cyst on the right side and its around 2cm long.initially it was small but it's of 2cm long now. does masturbation increase the size of the cyst or have anything to do with it? also does it lowers the sperm count? its painless tho

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Brown answered

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