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Since i have prostatisit, does it mean i shall not be able father a child? does prostatitis have any link with impotency?

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Good news: Prostatitis shouldn't interfere with your being a dad and should not cause erectile dysfunction.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 8/31/2013

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