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A member asked:

Is it possible that a prostate infection killed all my sperm?

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No: A prostate infection is an infection in the prostate gland. Sperm are made in the testicles and would not be affected by a prostate infection.

Dr Krauser and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 11/25/2018

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Possible only if: infection has spread to your testicles.

Answered 11/27/2018

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