Patient's question:
I am 54 years old, male, and recently the hospital diagnosed me with prostatitis. I am currently undergoing treatment. My wife has forbidden me from having contact with her, saying she is afraid of catching it. With prostatitis, is it still possible to engage in sexual activity?Doctor's answer:
Some forms of prostatitis are contagious, so sexual activity should be avoided. Prostatitis caused by bacteria cannot be engaged in sexual activity. However, not all prostatitis is caused by bacteria. Therefore, only prostatitis caused by bacteria can be transmitted to the opposite sex. But most prostatitis is not caused by bacteria, so it is not contagious. Moreover, the female vagina secretes an antibacterial fluid, which has a certain disease resistance. So as long as it is not bacteria-induced prostatitis, sexual activity can be carried out.