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A member asked:

On cipro (ciprofloxacin) & levox for chronic prostatitis. have pain at the base of penis when sexually aroused. why & is it safe to have sex or masturbate?

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Yes: Discomfort with ejaculation may occur with chronic prostatitis, but it is not harmful. The discomfort is secondary to inflammation of the prostate which plays a significant role in the ejaculatory process.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 7/15/2013

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