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I just had an orchiectomy to removed my right testicle 6 days ago due to a mass. blood work came back with cancer. i was wondering when can i have sex or at least masterbate?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I would wait for at least 2 weeks after the surgery.

Answered 7/16/2021

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

I would think anytime. Give it a try.

Answered 7/16/2021

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Little lump on the end of my right testicle, both of them fell firm and I think thats normal, no pain anywhere, about the size of a Newtons cradle ball. I masturbate a lot, and I mean a lot. So could be a cyst? Or should I be worried about cancer?

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Is it likely to feel pain in one testicle only after excessive masturbation, or should I be concerned about the possibility of testicular cancer?

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Which is more common for testicular cancer? A mass growing inside the testicle or something you can feel on the outside of the testicle like a bump?

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A member asked:

27 m. Recently after urination there is urine drops that comes out. No pain, no blood, erections are fine, testicles are soft, urine steam is strong. Is this prostastis, epididmytis, or urethritis? What psa for my age? No family history of cancer?

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