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Does Frequent Menstruating Affect Physical Growth?

i am 19 and have been masturbating since 13, at around 14 i used to masturbate 3 times a day,though now i have almost quit the habit, my mom is short ,most of my friends are now taller than me, i am 5 feet 7 ,a university student, please, did masturbating affect my height

posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014

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Fri, 30 May 2014 Answered on

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General & Family Physician, Dr. T Shobha Deepak's Response

Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Masturbation does not affect the height of individual.
Height of an individual is determined by genetic makeup.
It depends on maternal and paternal height.

In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Wishing you happy and healthy life

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD

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Does Frequent Menstruating Affect Physical Growth?

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