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I was diagnosed with prostatitis, my doctor suggested that i masturbate at least one time a day. is that normal?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

For chronic: Prostatitis, there may be a role for regular ejaculation. There is some data, that this may be helpful

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/26/2015

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My doctor told me i probably have chronic prostatitis and told me to do some tests. In such a case, what exams would you suggest I take?

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I'm 38 and have chronic prostatitis. It got worse after excessive masturbation and it has been 39 days without symptoms improving. The last time this happened was last year and symptoms improved after abstaining for 33 days. Will it improve again?

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I really appreciate your help, I just need to know for a fact that not masturbating won't cause prostatitis or any other harm. Thank you for your time?

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I have prostatitis and masturbated three time in a month while taking an antibiotic course. I want to know will it cause any problem?

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Dear doctor! could I diagnose prostatitis through ultrasound? acute, chronic, bacterial, non-bacterial??

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