Patient's question:
Recently, I carefully discovered that I had prostatitis. But recently, my wife and I are planning to have a child, so we have been having sexual activity. However, my libido has been low lately. My wife has also been missing and hasn't been in touch. I'd like to consult a doctor to see if prostatitis affects libido.Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis not only causes recurring symptoms such as urinary urgency, frequent urination, dysuria, hesitancy, and urinary system manifestations, but it also affects normal sexual function and libido. Physical discomfort naturally leads to mental distress. Prostatitis is a urinary system disease, and urinary system diseases directly impact sexual function and fertility. When prostatitis symptoms recur, they can affect normal daily life, making it difficult to have sexual desire in such situations. Prostatitis can be relieved, but the treatment duration is usually long, and relapse is common after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor during treatment, use medication appropriately, and patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding.