Can long-term masturbation cause cervical cancer?
Disease description:
My wife has recently been experiencing frequent masturbation. I’m unsure whether this could lead to cervical cancer—can long-term masturbation cause cervical cancer?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Zhe
Long-term masturbation is unlikely to cause cervical cancer. Cervical cancer refers specifically to the development of malignant cells in cervical tissue; this condition is primarily associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and may also be linked to unhealthy sexual practices, such as having multiple sexual partners. Prolonged masturbation may potentially lead to kidney deficiency and could adversely affect normal fertility. However, there is no direct causal relationship between long-term masturbation and cervical cancer—these two conditions must be clearly distinguished.
