Why does sexual dysfunction occur after treating prostatitis?

Patient's question:

I have developed prostatitis again, and I had a child after the treatment. At the end of last year, the symptoms reappeared, and I underwent treatment at a hospital for three months. In March of this year, sexual dysfunction has started to reappear again, including impotence.

Doctor's answer:

Some chronic prostatitis patients may experience recurring sexual dysfunction to varying degrees, such as premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation. Theoretically, chronic prostatitis does not directly harm the neurovascular function of penile erection and will never lead to premature ejaculation. However, due to long-term discomfort in the lumbar and sacral regions and perineum, it often causes patients to experience psychological stress, leading to depression and anxiety. Especially for those who are unfamiliar with or have only a superficial understanding of the condition, they often worry about their sexual function, and over time, these psychological factors can reduce sexual desire, eventually resulting in functional sexual dysfunction.

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