Patient's question:
I have been masturbating for seven or eight years. Is it serious? Can it cause infertility?Doctor's answer:
Hello: From a physiological perspective, moderate masturbation can alleviate and relax sexual impulses and tension during adolescence, causing no harm to others, and is a very normal form of self-pleasure. It also poses no significant harm to the body, except for those who engage in excessive masturbation (even up to 1-2 times daily), who may experience obvious fatigue and discomfort. For most people, the psychological burden after masturbation is likely greater than the physical impact of masturbation itself. The main manifestations of harm include: (1) central nervous system and systemic symptoms such as depression, reduced memory, poor concentration, decreased comprehension, insomnia, frequent dreams, dizziness, palpitations, etc. (2) urinary and reproductive system diseases, such as chronic prostatitis causing frequent urination, white discharge at the end of urination, discomfort in the lower abdomen and perineum, lower back pain and weakness, reduced libido, impotence, premature ejaculation, and anejaculation, etc. It is recommended that you break bad masturbation habits and seek timely and appropriate treatment when necessary. Wishing you health.