Patient's question:
Hello, I am 24 years old and unmarried. A few years ago, I had a check-up at the hospital, and the doctor said I had prostatitis. This year, the check-up revealed that my prostate is enlarged. Is an enlarged prostate the same as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? Will it affect my future fertility? I am very worried! Please, doctors, reply to me as soon as possible. Thank youDoctor's answer:
The etiology of prostatitis is mainly due to the direct spread of urinary tract infections, hematogenous dissemination of infection foci from other parts of the body, and prostatic calculi. Additionally, various factors that cause prostatic congestion, such as excessive alcohol consumption, sexual stimulation, prolonged sitting, tight clothing, chronic, etc., and perineal trauma, are also predisposing factors for prostatitis.