Patient's question:
In the recent period, during sexual activity with my partner, I have always felt weak and unable to perform. When I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, they said it was 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 because 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 fertility.