Patient's question:
I have chronic prostatitis. After having sex with my wife, I feel it's getting worse. Now I'm a bit hesitant. Does prostatitis cause premature ejaculation?Doctor's answer:
Sexual activity does not worsen the symptoms of chronic prostatitis, but if sexual activity is too frequent or masturbation is excessive, it can exacerbate the symptoms of prostatitis. Moderate sexual activity can even stabilize the condition, as chronic prostatitis is primarily caused by prolonged congestion. Moderate sexual activity helps dissipate the congestion, thereby stabilizing the symptoms. Therefore, individuals with prostatitis do not need to completely abstain from sexual activity; they just need to avoid being too frequent. Additionally, consuming some traditional Chinese medicines for conditioning and taking warm sitz baths can also be beneficial.