Prostatitis cause and treatment

More than a month ago, I received receptive oral sex and - after three days of painful urination and backache, was diagnosed with prostatitis. Tests for chlamydia and gonorhrea were negative. Prostatis has been treated - I believe successfully - with CIPRO.

1.) At this point, is there any way to tell if the oral sex caused the infection or was it just an unfortunate coincidence?
2.) With no other symptoms, am I safe to resume normal sex life?

Thanks!

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

1. No, it would be difficult to determine the responsible incident and it is likely to be an unfortunate incident.
2. Yes, you could resume a normal sex life.
Hope this helps.

Take care!