- Male
- 28 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm 28 and have been masturbating for over a decade. The last couple of days, I noticed that my penis isn't getting erect and it seems smaller than usual. What should I do about this?
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Visit Physician for evaluation and appropriate management
Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...
Consult a Urologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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