Post Date December, 02 2023
The question of whether chronic prostatitis can affect sexual function cannot be generalized. Theoretically, due to the stimulation of prostatitis, local congestion, edema, etc., it can interfere with sexual activity, as is the case with many patients. However, there are many patients with chronic prostatitis who have had their sexual functions unaffected for many years. Therefore, patients with this disease should not have any psychological pressure.
Chronic prostatitis patients usually have symptoms such as urgency to urinate, frequent urination, urethral burning pain, testicular and scrotal sagging pain, and discomfort in the lower abdomen and perineum, which can affect their sexual interest; "When the prostate is sexually excited and congested, it can cause local pain. The most severe pain often occurs simultaneously with orgasm or immediately after ejaculation. Prostate spasms and painful contractions can lead to pain in the rectum, testicles, and penis, and premature ejaculation is also prone to occur.".
Patients with chronic prostatitis generally do not experience impotence. We know that the erection of the penis depends on normal anatomical structure, nerve conduction and reflection, and normal perfusion of arteries; The opening and congestion of cavernous blood sinuses, the relative reduction of venous reflux, and the regulatory role of endocrine male hormones. Obviously, phobic prostatitis does not cause changes in the anatomical structure of the reproductive organs, nerves, blood vessels, and endocrine, and therefore does not lead to impotence. However, patients with chronic prostatitis are prone to anxiety and anxiety due to their prolonged illness, lack of sexual medicine knowledge, and self denial of the image of a man; Some people are afraid of "thinking" about ejaculatory pain, fearing that inflammatory semen may harm their partner, or receiving erroneous guidance that requires abstinence, resulting in a decrease in the number of sexual activities and decreased libido; Over time, secondary impotence may occur.
It should be pointed out that it is a pity for patients to stop having sex for a long time due to chronic prostatitis. Numerous statistical data indicate that maintaining a proper sexual life for middle-aged and elderly people is not only beneficial to health, but also can lead to longevity. The general rule is that the longer the duration of sexual activity, the longer the lifespan of the elderly. Therefore, patients with chronic prostatitis should adopt a positive treatment seeking attitude towards the disease. Although the disease lacks specific treatment, as long as comprehensive measures are taken and sustained, most can be alleviated and cured. As for the fear of transmission to the woman, it can be resolved by wearing condoms; The idea that abstinence is necessary for prostatitis is inappropriate because long-term accumulation of the prostate is not conducive to the regression of inflammation. Instead, there should be a weekly ejaculation to achieve the goal of "running water without corruption", which is also beneficial for eliminating sexual tension and reducing prostate congestion.
In summary, chronic prostatitis can have certain adverse effects on sexual function, but it is indeed found in clinical practice that many patients with chronic prostatitis are quite severe, but their sexual function is not affected at all. Moreover, chronic prostatitis can also be cured. Therefore, people with chronic prostatitis should remove unnecessary ideological concerns, learn relevant sexual medicine knowledge, and receive psychological treatment when necessary, which is very beneficial and sometimes even decisive.
