Expert: Stephen W. Leslie, MD - 6/8/2008

Question
QUESTION: I am single have never performed sex with any female can i become acute or chronic prostatitis.


ANSWER: Imran:

Yes, you can still develop prostatitis.  Prostatitis does not come from having intercourse.  Consult a physician about treatment.

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QUESTION: Hi
i am 30 yr old single i have problem facing masturbation 1 week ago i masturbated and very hard semen came out after 2 days i have strated experiencing burning sensation penis tip constant after pee.
I drank cranberry juice whole week and burning faded away but unfortunately 2 days back i again masturbated and intense burning came back with hot body flashes this semen were fine.i went to dr he performed urineanalysis it reveals no infection but 10-12 RBC/HPF he also performed urine culture result will come today he gave me ciprofloxacin and told me to start taking it if burning came yesterday whole no burning but since night it came back.i am very anxious person
with panic attacks should i start taking cipro as i am having hematuria ? And plz tell whats wrong with as i don see cloudy bloody urine no bad odor no burning during urination and urine with good water intake flow is very normal plz answer me i am deeply worried.
My gp think this is not prostatitis although i faced same problem six month ago but no rbc was found in ma urine and KUB ULTRASOUND RESULT was negative

Answer
Imram:

Cranberry juice is not much help for prostatitis.  "Hard" semen is not considered a causative agent.  Cipro is reasonable as well as hot sitz baths and caffeine avoidance. You may also be sensitive to hot, spicy food.  I can't help you with your anxiety or panic attacks but  can say that you should consult a urology specialist for a better diagnosis.  I suspect he will find prostatitis.