Patient's question:
4 years ago, I felt uncomfortable and went for a check-up, where I was diagnosed with prostatitis. In these years, it has been recurring on and off, and it hasn't fully resolved. My wife has also been unable to get pregnant, and I am currently very distressed. Could you please tell me: What are the common causes of prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Microbial Infection: Pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and viruses can cause prostatitis in men. Among these, bacteria are the most common, including gonococci and nongonococcal bacteria. In addition, there are multiple routes of bacterial invasion, primarily including hematogenous transmission, lymphatic transmission, and direct spread. The main target of infection is the male urethra. During urination, urine passes through the prostate, and bacteria in the urine can directly enter the prostate, leading to prostatitis.