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I'm experiencing testicular pain, groin and buttocks numbness and unable to obtain or maintain an erection. big increase of sexual activity with wife.

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Groin pain: and the other things you mention can be caused by several things. ONE of these is prostatitis. Please see your doc for proper diagnosis and treatment. Pain can interfere w/erection. Peace and good health.

Answered 6/19/2017

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