Recurring prostate problems can be a lot more serious than most men think, as they can be a sign of something more... These problems happen because the bacteria inside the prostate isn't properly cleared out. Imagine the prostate like a sponge. Just like a sponge, it can trap bacteria inside its tiny holes. When you take oral antibiotics, they can only clear the bacteria around the outside of the prostate. Over time, the bacteria inside the prostate becomes hard and forms a wall. This wall makes

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