Patient's question:
I and my wife are planning to have a child, so we went for a health check-up a while ago, but we didn't get a reproductive system health check for men and women. I feel like I might have prostatitis, and I don't know if it will affect pregnancy, or if it will affect the fetus if we do get pregnant.Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is a common disease in men, and there are several causes of prostatitis. Long periods of standing or sitting, excessive smoking, alcohol consumption, spicy and irritating foods, prolonged irritation, phimosis, frequent sexual activity or excessive sexual intercourse, and unclean sexual experiences are among the factors that can lead to it.The treatment principles involve using antibiotics in combination with physical therapy to accelerate the rapid absorption of medication and achieve treatment goals quickly. The dietary approach should focus on light, easily digestible foods, with an emphasis on consuming more vegetables and fruits while minimizing spicy and irritating foods. Quitting smoking and alcohol can help reduce the risk of prostatitis. Maintain a normal sex life according to individual circumstances—neither indulging excessively nor refraining from it. Avoid holding urine for long periods and seek timely treatment for urinary and perinatal infections.