Can masturbation cause prostatitis?

Patient's question:

Dear Experts and Professors: I am over 30 years old and have had a sexual history of over ten years. My libido is quite strong. Now, when I have sex, my penis has less erection strength, is not very sensitive, and the duration is much shorter than before. What troubles me the most is: I often have frequent urination. Is this prostatitis? How should it be treated?

Doctor's answer:

Hello: Your symptoms may be prostatitis. The treatment for prostatitis includes: General treatment methods emphasize rest, maintaining a regular lifestyle, encouraging physical exercise, completely eliminating worries, building confidence in seeking medical help, restraining sexual desires, and avoiding foods. Western medicine primarily uses antibacterial drugs for treatment, with four main categories: The first category is the most effective, including sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim, clindamycin, erythromycin, etc.

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