Patient's question:
We've been divorced for almost three decades, and we've never had children. After a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor confirmed that I have prostatitis. After taking medication for a period of time, there wasn't much improvement. Could prostatitis affect fertility?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis affects sexual function, leading to impotence and premature ejaculation: If prostatitis cannot be cured for a long time, various symptoms and discomforts worsen after sexual intercourse, or it directly affects the sensitivity and quality of sexual life, triggering a negative stimulus in patients. Gradually, an aversion reappears, resulting in impotence and premature ejaculation.It can affect fertility, potentially causing infertility: Long-term chronic inflammation alters the composition of prostatic fluid, impairing the excretory function of the prostate, which in turn affects the liquefaction time of semen. Reduced sperm vitality may lead to male infertility.
Facing the harm of prostatitis, patients should actively undergo thorough examinations and treatment. Avoid delaying medical consultation. If prostatitis remains untreated, it is essential to promptly adjust the treatment plan.