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 gland are called prostatitis. This disease affects the erection, as well as the urination process, which in turn affects a person's emotional state. In advanced cases, prostatitis turns 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 problems with potency can be observed.
This condition significantly reduces a man's quality of life and requires the appointment of therapy. At the same time, many patients are wondering whether it is possible to have sexual intercourse in the treatment of prostatitis and whether this will lead to the progression of the disease?
It is possible to have sex with prostatitis
Since young people can get prostatitis, and not just retirees, and they are full of strength and energy, they are obviously interested in whether it is possible to have sex with prostatitis. Expert opinion on this issue can be divided into two categories: some support the idea of prolonged sexual abstinence, while others support the idea that you shouldn't stop having an active sex life. Indeed, prostatitis does not cause impotence, but pain after orgasm forces men to give up carnal pleasures.
Of course, with an advanced form of the disease, an attempt to make love is unlikely to benefit, but with inflammation it is necessary to massage the prostate gland. The best massage is done from the inside, during the act of ejaculation, as the muscles contract, which ensures the movement of the spermatozoa. The act of ejaculation will be an excellent addition to prostate massage or even a substitute for it, if for some reason it is impossible to massage. In addition, with complete sexual abstinence, there are negative consequences such as stagnation of blood in the genitals, testosterone levels decrease, the need for prostate activity decreases, so 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 hurt. Some men, after learning that having sex has a positive effect on an inflamed prostate, can start an active sex life without looking too much at their partner, which will negatively affect the situation. Each female body has a special microflora, which may not be compatible with the male microflora. In addition, she could 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 start postponing the moment of orgasm, temporarily stopping the frictions and then resuming them again. But you should remember the precautions and not overload an already weakened body. You can't get more than one ejaculation per day, but no 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 when urinating from the canal, whitish or colorless purulent formations come out. In some cases, acute prostatitis leads to 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;
- Not an active lifestyle;
- Diseases of the genitourinary system;
- Having bad habits.
- Also, chronic prostatitis is common. The disease can manifest itself without symptoms or without exacerbation (there are mild problems with urination and during sex). In case of exacerbation, pain appears. Also, chronic prostatitis can lead to inflammation of the bladder, as the prostate area is the focus of the entire genitourinary tract infection. To diagnose the disease, a sample of microorganisms is sown in a nutrient medium, and microscopy of the prostate secret is also used. The cause of this disease is bacterial lesions of the prostate gland. There are various theories that explain the onset 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 urinary pressure, which can be caused by obstructions in the urinary canal (for example, residual semen).
- The immune theory suggests that prostatitis occurs in response to various antigens that have lodged in the tissues of the prostate.
- Neurogenic theory states that neurogenic inflammation occurs under the influence of biologically active substances that are released to nerve endings.
Treatment of prostatitis
The earlier the treatment of prostatitis begins, the better, so early diagnosis 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 analyzes of 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 adregenetic receptors.
- The use of anti-inflammatory drugs that act on the inflamed gland.
- The use of herbal remedies that relieve symptoms.
- hormone therapy.
In addition to medical treatment, the following methods are used:
- prostatic massage;
- LOD therapy;
- Relaxing exercises;
- Physiotherapy;
- Acupuncture;
- In case of exacerbation, surgical intervention is used.