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A member asked:

If i have chronic prostatitis am i at risk of loosing my bladder, or the desire to have sex anymore?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

No: And no. While the prostate gland is very close to the bladder, inflammation does not threaten the bladder, or have any persisting effect on libido.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Jesse Mills answered

Specializes in Urology

No: There are lots of therapies for prostatitis. You won't lose your bladder or sex drive with either the condition or the treatment.

Answered 9/28/2016

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