I'm dealing with bilateral grade 1 varicocele and I'm a bit worried about how masturbation might affect it. Is there any connection between masturbation and varicocele, like, could it make it worse? I'm just trying to figure out if it's safe for me to continue or if I should avoid it.

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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2+ Yrs

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There is no such relation

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Answered 04/07/2025

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