The prostate gland is very important for the human body, because it synthesizes the substance that is part of the sperm. Inflammatory processes in the prostate are called prostatitis. This disease affects the erection, as well as the process of urinating, which in turn affects the emotional state of a person. In advanced cases, prostatitis develops into prostate adenoma, often the disease is accompanied by vasculitis or urethritis.
The occurrence of acute or chronic prostatitis affects the entire body of a man, and, first of all, the organs of the genitourinary system. At the same time, sexual life also suffers, since against the background of the inflammatory process in the prostate gland, erectile dysfunction and potency problems can be observed.
This condition significantly reduces a man's quality of life and requires an appointment for therapy. At the same time, many patients wonder whether it is possible to have sexual intercourse in the treatment of prostatitis, and whether this will lead to the progression of the disease.
Is it possible to have sex with prostatitis?
Since young people can get sick with prostatitis, and not only pensioners, and they are full of strength and energy, then, of course, they are interested in whether it is possible to have sex with prostatitis. The opinion of the experts on this subject can be divided into two categories: some support the idea of prolonged sexual abstinence, while others support the idea that one should not stop having an active sexual life. In fact, prostatitis is not the cause of impotence, but the pain after orgasm forces men to give up carnal pleasures.
Of course, with an advanced form of the disease, an attempt at lovemaking is unlikely to benefit, but with inflammation, the prostate gland should be massaged. The best massage is done from the inside, during the act of ejaculation, as the muscles contract, which ensures the movement of the sperm. The act of ejaculation will be an excellent addition to prostate massage or even its substitute, if for some reason it is impossible to massage. In addition, with complete sexual abstinence, there are such negative consequences as blood stagnation in the genitals, testosterone levels decrease, the need for prostate activity decreases, due to which its function fades. These consequences further aggravate the situation and can lead to an exacerbation of the disease.
But on the other hand, too frequent ejaculation can do harm. Some men, having learned that having sex has a positive effect on an enlarged prostate, can start an active sex life without looking too much at their partners, which will negatively affect the situation. Each female body has a special microflora, which may not be compatible with the male microflora. In addition, it can be a carrier of an infectious or fungal disease, so unprotected sex can only lead to an inflammatory process. Therefore, it is advisable to make love with your regular partner to reduce the risk of complications.
In the absence of a permanent partner, it is necessary to clean the seminal ducts with the help of masturbation. Since ejaculation often occurs prematurely with prostatitis, you can begin to postpone the moment of orgasm, temporarily stop friction, and then resume it again. But you need to remember the precautions and not overload an already weakened body. You cannot achieve more than one ejaculation per day, but not less than one ejaculation per week.
Causes of prostatitis
There are several common forms of this disease:
- Acute prostatitis has symptoms characteristic of all inflammatory processes: chills, pain in the affected area, fever. Sometimes, during urination, whitish or colorless purulent formations come out of the canal. In some cases, acute prostatitis causes sepsis and requires hospitalization. The cause of the disease is an infection that affects the prostate. Additional factors affecting the development of the disease:
- hypothermia;
- Irregular sex life, prolonged abstinence;
- delayed urination;
- It is not an active way of life;
- diseases of the genitourinary system;
- Having bad habits.
- Also, chronic prostatitis is common. The disease can occur without symptoms or without exacerbation (there are slight problems with urination and during sexual intercourse). In case of exacerbation, pain appears. Also, chronic prostatitis can lead to inflammation of the bladder, since the prostate area is the focus of infection of the entire genitourinary tract. To diagnose the disease, a sample of microorganisms is sown on a nutrient medium, and microscopy of the secret of the prostate is also used. The cause of this disease is bacterial lesions of the prostate. There are several theories that explain the appearance of chronic prostatitis:
- The theory of chemical inflammation, according to which inflammation occurs as a result of the penetration of urine into the tissues of the prostate gland. This requires an increase in urine pressure, which can be caused by blockages in the urinary canal (eg semen residue).
- The immune theory suggests that prostatitis manifests itself in response to various antigens that have been deposited in the tissues of the prostate.
- The neurogenic theory states that neurogenic inflammation occurs under the influence of biologically active substances that are released from nerve endings.
Treatment of prostatitis
The sooner treatment for prostatitis is started, the better, which is why early detection of the disease is one of the key factors. In case of suspicion, it is necessary to contact a urologist, who will take samples and analyze urine and blood, as well as prescribe the appropriate treatment.
To treat prostatitis, medical methods are used, the course of treatment of which can last up to 4 weeks:
- Use of antibiotics to suppress infection or bacterial activity.
- The use of alpha blockers, which facilitate the course of the disease by acting on adrenergic receptors.
- The use of anti-inflammatory drugs that act on the swollen gland.
- The use of herbal remedies that relieve symptoms.
- Hormone therapy.
In addition to medical treatment, the following methods are used:
- prostate massage;
- LOD therapy;
- relaxation exercises;
- Physical therapy;
- Acupuncture;
- In case of exacerbation, surgical intervention is used.