Patient's question:
Recently, during a physical examination, I was diagnosed with a prostatic cyst. How does a prostatic cyst interfere with fertility?Doctor's answer:
Prostate cysts are cystic changes that occur in the prostate gland due to congenital or acquired reasons. Prostate cysts can be secondarily infected with neurotmesis and stones. Larger cysts can obstruct the urethra, leading to difficulty in urination. Common symptoms include urinary urgency, frequent urination, difficulty urinating, thin urine stream, and urinary retention. During inflammation, it can cause varying degrees of interference with semen, thereby affecting normal fertility.