Patient's question:
I have some shrinkage in my prostate. Does this affect sexual activity? Previously, when I had sex with my wife, I didn't orgasm, and I would sit for a long time without achieving it, but I always remained erect. After a while during intercourse, I would orgasm. Besides having a long foreskin, does prostatitis affect this? Does prostatitis require treatment with instruments? Can it be cured?Doctor's answer:
This is indeed related to sexual activity. Prolonged abstinence from ejaculation can easily lead to problems with the prostate. It is essential to pay attention and properly regulate the body, identifying the type of inflammation. The symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) primarily manifest in two groups: one group involves bladder irritation symptoms, while the other consists of obstructive symptoms caused by fibrosis of the prostate blocking the urinary tract. It is recommended to avoid spicy foods, alcohol, and smoking during the treatment of BPH. Maintain a regular lifestyle with consistent dietary and living habits to prevent excessive fatigue and colds. Drink plenty of water and urinate frequently to keep both urine and stool flowing smoothly, which helps in the excretion of prostate secretions. Engage in appropriate sexual activity to prevent overexertion in this regard, and absolutely abstain from sexual intercourse. Persist in regular exercise to stabilize blood circulation, which is beneficial for local inflammation resolution. Only then can effective treatment be achieved.