Patient's question:
In recent weeks, I've been feeling weak and unable to perform well during intimate moments with my partner. After a thorough medical examination, I was diagnosed with chronic prostatitis. Does chronic prostatitis affect fertility?Doctor's answer:
Methods for treating chronic prostatitis are several, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly to determine the appropriate treatment method. Men with prostatitis can still conceive, as prostatic fluid excreted by the prostate is an important component of semen, accounting for nearly 28% of its composition. The main function of prostatic fluid in semen is to assist in the liquefaction of semen. Therefore, when prostatitis causes changes in the composition of prostatic fluid, it may lead to semen not liquefying and affect conception.