Patient's question:
Does benign prostatic hyperplasia affect fertility? I have had this condition for several years and it frequently recurs now. I experience pain during urination, incomplete urination, and frequent nighttime urination. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Affecting Fertility: Prostatitis can lead to abnormal secretion of prostatic fluid, which damages the protective and nourishing substances for sperm in semen, affecting sperm survival and quality, resulting in infertility. It can also cause infections, kidney damage, and uremia. Prostate diseases can also lead to a decline in the immune function of the prostate, reduced antibacterial ability, and an increased risk of bacterial infections. Chronic inflammation or hyperplasia can also trigger prostate cancer. Therefore, it is recommended that you seek treatment early.