Young men who are sexually active in their 20s and 30s are at high risk of developing prostate cancer, according to a research study by Nottingham University. They conducted research study on the sex or masturbation habits of men when they were young. Those men who are more sexually active in their young life had more chances of getting prostate cancer in their later life. This research study was published in the journal BJU International.

Surprise finding:

Masturbation increases prostate cancer risk in their 20s and reduces cancer risk in their 50s.

Researchers asked these men about their sexual habits and the number of sexual partners. 40% of prostate cancer patients have 5-6 female sexual partners. 59% of men said that they had engaged in sexual activity 12 times a month or more in their 20s.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men especially in old age. Those who have higher sex hormone levels (testosterone) will have high sex drive and have higher chances of developing prostate cancer. There are enough evidences on the role of hormones in causing prostate cancer and physicians treat these patients in order to reduce those hormone levels.

Prostate cancer risk increases with increase in number of sexual partners along with increase in diagnosis of sexual infections.

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