Patient's question:
Today I had a thorough check-up, and the result was chronic prostatitis. But we are planning to have a baby. Will this affect it? How should it be treated! I saw online that semen from men with prostatitis contains toxins. So, does this mean we need to use condoms every time we have sex? Will not using condoms cause vaginal infections in women? I need professional guidance.Doctor's answer:
In infertility, chronic prostatitis is a significant cause. Prostatic fluid is an important component of semen. Once the prostate becomes inflamed, the secretion fluid of the gland is affected by increased inflammatory exudates and reduced zinc levels, which impacts semen quality. This can lead to poor semen liquefaction, resulting in decreased sperm motility and reduced movement rate, thereby affecting fertility.Advice: However, prostatitis does not cause vaginal infections in women, so there is no need to worry about this. Additionally, it is not a necessary condition for infertility.