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I m unmarried&having chronic prostatitis. how often do i've to take warm sitz bath? as i read warm sitz bath are harmful for testis & sperm production

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Prostatitis: You can take these baths several times a day. It will not permanently affect your sperm production, and this will recover entirely once your prostatitis is resolved and you are not subjecting your testes to heat.

Dr Fowler and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 9/30/2013

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Check out these: Links. Hope u feel better soon! http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prostatitis/ds00341. http://www.prostate-massage-and-health.com/sitz-bath.html.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 12/2/2014

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A member asked:

I m unmarried&having chronic prostatitis. how often do i've to take warm sitz bath? as i read warm sitz bath are harmful for testis & sperm production

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Fowler and 6 doctors agreed

Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

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