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May excessive masturbation be a reason of less count of platelets?

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Dr. Ruben Mesa answered

Specializes in Hematology

Unlikely: No evidence that masturbation has an impact on blood counts.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 1/29/2014

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Absolutely not: If your platelets are low, you have a responsibility to work with your physician to find the cause. This can be serious.

Dr Knecht agreed

Answered 8/2/2014

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