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Answer From Patricio C. Gargollo, M.D. Frequent male masturbation isn't likely to have much effect on your fertility. Some data shows that optimum semen quality occurs after two to three days of no ejaculation. But other research suggests that men who have normal sperm quality maintain normal sperm motility and concentrations even with daily ejaculation. Ultimately, having sexual intercourse with ejaculation several times a week will maximize your chances of getting your partner pregnant, whether you masturbate or not. With Patricio C. Gargollo, M.D. There is a problem with information submitted for this request. Review/update the information highlighted below and resubmit the form. From Mayo Clinic to your inbox
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Please, try again in a couple of minutes Retry Abnormal sperm morphology: What does it mean? ShareTweet Nov. 12, 2020 Show references Mayorga-Torres BJM, et al. Influence of ejaculation frequency on seminal parameters. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology. 2015; doi:10.1186/s12958-015-0045-9. Welliver C, et al. Analysis of semen parameters during 2 weeks of daily ejaculation: A first in humans study. Translational Andrology and Urology. 2016; doi:10.21037/tau.2016.08.20. Partin AW, et al., eds. Male infertility. In: Campbell-Walsh-Wein Urology. 12th ed. Elsevier; 2021. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Oct. 21, 2020. Hornstein MD, et al. Optimizing natural fertility in couples planning pregnancy. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Oct. 21, 2020. Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine in collaboration with the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Optimizing natural fertility: A committee opinion. Fertility and Sterility. 2017; doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.09.029. See more Expert Answers Products and Services
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