I am currently taking cipro prescribed to me for prostatis.  this is the second round of antibiotics I am on (doxycline the first).  I am on my 3rd day , still have some pain in genital area, how long should I take antibiotics if problems persist before calling doctor?  Prescribed for 21 days.  thanks.
Hi greetings. It is very difficult to say how long you will need treatment, because each patient and nature of infection will be different. Ideally prostatic secretions has to be collected after a massage and tested after every course of antibiotics. Culture of semen or urine will not be conclusive always. Hence, we have to treat according to the symptoms. In some patients prolonged treatment may be required. So you can discuss with your urologist. Hope you are convinced. Regards