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My son started masturbating at night in his room since he was 12 years old, he is now 16. did masturbating affect his bone growth (height) ?

Q: my son started masturbating at night in his room since he was 12 years old, he is now 16. did masturbating affect his bone growth (height) ?

: That idea is a myth. The process is expected to emerge in the teen years where it peaks.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

That idea is a myth. The process is expected to emerge in the teen years where it peaks.

Answered 5/27/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Masturbation does not affect bone growth

Answered 5/30/2023

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A member asked:

My son started masturbating at night in his room since he was 12 years old, he is now 16. did masturbating affect his bone growth (height) ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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