Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the major reasons for cancer-related deaths in men worldwide. The progression of the disease varies individually depending on their habits, mainly sexual habits. Masturbation is one such habit that can change the composition of the microenvironment around the prostate gland after reaching a certain threshold level. The habit of masturbation though considered as common and natural in young men, it can turn into a potential risk factor if it crosses the limit.
Review of published literature suggests that the risk varies among various men as it depends on the frequency of ejaculation. High levels of sex hormones or androgens for prolonged duration in the microenvironment around the prostate gland is supposed to be the causal factor or stimulative factor for initiating the process of carcinogenesis. Possible reasons for Persisting levels of androgens Young…
