Patient's question:
Does prostatitis caused by smegma really lead to infertility?Doctor's answer:
The formation of smegma is generally seen in patients with phimosis and paraphimosis. If phimosis is present and proper daily cleaning is maintained without inflammation, it will not lead to prostatitis, nor will it cause infertility. However, in cases of paraphimosis, where the foreskin cannot be retracted to expose the glans, the smegma formed cannot be effectively cleaned, leading to bacterial growth. This can easily cause urinary tract infections that ascend to the prostate, thereby inducing prostatitis. Prostatitis can result in poor semen liquefaction, reduced sperm motility, and even a decrease in sperm density. However, this is only one factor that can cause infertility; not all cases of prostatitis will lead to infertility.