A 38-year-old member asked:
Please tell me how long it takes for to get the testosterone back to normal after years of masturbation?
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
It does not!: Masturbation does not decrease testosterone vvto any extent. Therefore the answer is that any drop in testosterone would be do to factors other than masturbation!
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Will masturbating 3 times a day reduce testosterone ? I'm 18, male already with low t (diagnosed twice) is it ok? I get bored
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Masturbation: Masturbation and sexual activity have no connection to your testosterone level.
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Can masturbation (whether excessive or normal) affect testosterone level in body?
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Hi, I have been prescribed 20mg Prednisone for Chronic Back Pain due to a stress fracture in my back. Im 17, I was wondering how much the side effects of the prednisone would affect my sex drive/testosterone and masturbation? Please advise, thanks?
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Is creatine bad for you? And can masturbating give you an STD in any scenario? 17 year old trying to boost testosterone naturally with supplements
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Dr. James Ferguson commented
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Provided original answer
Hepatitis B has been shown to remain infective for months after deposition on objects. Shared toys could be a problem .Mutual masturbation can pass contaminated fluids between partners,risking STD's. Avoid both settings and there is no risk.
Aug 15, 2014
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Am 21 male not sexually active no masturbation my total testosterone is 650 nmol/dl and normal LH level but below normal FSH level what is diagnosis ?
Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Tumor: You may have a testicular or adrenal tumor or you may be taking anabolic steroids.
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Last updated Oct 30, 2014
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