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I m on cipro (ciprofloxacin) and alpha blockers for treating chronic bacterial prostatitis. is it safe to have sex or masturbate during the treatment? or wait ?

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Prostatitis: Prostatitis is not contagious. Frequent ejaculations may actually help improve symptoms and hasten recovery.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/30/2014

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