Patient's question:
Recently, when I went to the toilet to urinate, I experienced pain in my glans and couldn't urinate. I have been masturbating since middle school, almost every day—sometimes once when I feel like it, and sometimes twice a day when I'm in the mood. After a thorough examination at the urology hospital, the doctor said I have prostatitis. Is prostatitis related to masturbation?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis and masturbation are related. If masturbation is frequent, it can easily lead to prostatic congestion, prostatic edema, or the recurrence of prostatitis. It is important to prevent frequent masturbation, especially to avoid holding urine. It is essential to develop good living habits. If prostatitis recurs, it is necessary to carefully examine whether it is bacterial prostatitis or non-bacterial prostatitis, and determine additional treatment based on the specific condition. Prostatitis can be stabilized, but the treatment process is generally slow, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment.