Patient's question:
I used to have prostatitis, which was treated and resolved, but I never had a follow-up check-up. I'm not sure if it's completely healed, but I feel there have been changes in my sperm before and after the illness. Before the illness, my sperm would solidify immediately after ejaculation when exposed to hot water, like a raw egg meeting hot water. After the illness, until now, I haven't noticed a significant dulling effect when my sperm encounters hot water. It's been more than three years, and drinking beer hasn't triggered any symptoms—everything seems normal. I just got divorced, and I want to have a child. I occasionally have sex and ejaculate, but haven't gotten pregnant yet. How come I didn't realize this earlier? Is it really healed?Doctor's answer:
If you have ever had prostatitis, it is recommended that you have an ultrasound check-up again. You have just gone through a divorce and are planning to have a child. Having a child requires pre-pregnancy preparation. Quit smoking and drinking, and avoid environments with toxic and harmful gases, as well as pets. Both partners should engage in 30 minutes of outdoor physical exercise daily to improve the quality of eggs and sperm. The woman must take folic acid for the first three months of pregnancy and the three months after conception. Additionally, it is necessary to undergo pre-pregnancy health checks at the hospital to prevent the recurrence of certain genetic diseases. Relying solely on your own feelings to believe that you have recovered is not enough.