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Short Communication: Occurrence of Nonpersistent Hematospermia After a Prolonged Period of Daily Ejaculatory Intensity Longer Than 3 Weeks

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A prolonged period of daily ejaculations via masturbation may result in an episode of hematospermia, possibly due to stress applied to the vasculature of the reproductive system.

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    Juan R. Correa-Pérez

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Correa-Pérez, J.R. Short Communication: Occurrence of Nonpersistent Hematospermia After a Prolonged Period of Daily Ejaculatory Intensity Longer Than 3 Weeks. J Assist Reprod Genet 21, 341–342 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:JARG.0000045474.29171.ed

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