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Is is safe to masturbate if you have mononucleosis? all the symptoms are gone, my spleen is enlarged a little but my liver is normal size. i feel normal and it has been a week since my sore throat and all the symptoms went away. when can i have sex?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Masturbation: Masturbation should be safe at this point. However, if you remain fatigued - just don't overdo things.

Answered 5/31/2020

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A member asked:

Is is safe to masturbate if you have mononucleosis? all the symptoms are gone, my spleen is enlarged a little but my liver is normal size. i feel normal and it has been a week since my sore throat and all the symptoms went away. when can i have sex?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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