Researchers are looking for better treatments for prostatitis. They are beginning to have more idea about what works. And your symptoms may go away without treatment. In one study, a third of the men said their symptoms got better after about a year without treatment.

 

 

 

 

 

Source:
Luzzi GA.
Whither chronic prostatitis?
Sexually Transmitted Infections. 2005; 81: 97-98.

 

 

 

 

 

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But prostatitis can make you feel miserable and stop you from doing things you would normally do, especially if you've had it for a long time. Some men with prostatitis get

 

 

 

 

 

depression
Depression is a mental illness in which your mood is low and you feel sad much of the time. It can range from a mild illness through to a severe one in which you lose interest in life and may be suicidal.

 

 

 

 

 

depressed or anxious. It's important to tell your doctor about these feelings. You may need help coping with your symptoms.

 

 

 

 

 

Source:
Luzzi GA.
Whither chronic prostatitis?
Sexually Transmitted Infections. 2005; 81: 97-98.

 

 

 

 

 

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