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Dear doc, can bacteria prostatitis lead to male infertility? thank you?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No, this isn't a likely problem.

Answered 8/6/2023

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It may- in a small number of cases. But most can be treated and wont affect the sperms

Answered 8/7/2023

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