The prostate is very important for the human body, because it synthesizes the substance that is part of the semen. Inflammatory processes in the prostate are called prostatitis. This disease affects the erection, as well as the process of urination, which in turn affects the emotional state of a person. In advanced cases, prostatitis turns into prostate adenoma, often the disease is accompanied by vasculitis or urethritis.
The appearance of acute or chronic prostatitis affects the whole body of a man, and, first of all, the organs of the genitourinary system. At the same time, sex life also suffers, because against the background of the inflammatory process in the prostate, erectile dysfunction and potency problems can be observed.
This condition significantly reduces the quality of life of a man and requires the appointment of treatment. At the same time, many patients wonder whether it is possible to have sex in the treatment of prostatitis and whether it 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, they, of course, want to know whether it is possible to have sex with prostatitis. The opinion of experts on this issue 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 sex life. . In fact, prostatitis is not the cause of 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, the prostate should be massaged. The best massage is done from the inside, during the act of ejaculation, since the muscles contract, which ensures the movement of sperm. The act of ejaculation will be an excellent complement to prostate massage or even its substitute, 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, decrease in testosterone levels, decrease in the need for prostate activity, so its function sfades. 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, having learned that sex has a positive effect on an inflamed prostate, can start an active sex life without supervising their partners, which will negatively affect the situation. Each female body has a special microflora, which may not be compatible with male microflora. In addition, she may be a carrier of an infectious or fungal disease, so unprotected sex can only lead to an inflammatory process. Therefore, it is advisable to have sex with your usual partner in order 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 stopping friction, and then resuming it. 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 leads to sepsis and requires hospitalization. The cause of the disease is an infection that affects the prostate. Additional factors that affect 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.
- In addition, 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 region is the focus of infection of the entire genitourinary tract. In order 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. There are different theories that explain the occurrence 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. This requires an increase in urinary pressure, which can be caused by obstructions in the urinary canal (eg semen residue).
- Immune theory suggests that prostatitis arises in response to various antigens that have 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 at the nerve endings.
Treatment of prostatitis
The earlier treatment for prostatitis begins, the better, so 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 analyzes of urine and blood, as well as prescribe the appropriate treatment.
In order to treat prostatitis, medical methods are used, the 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 adregenic 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:
- prostate massage;
- LOD therapy;
- Relaxing exercises;
- physical therapy;
- Acupuncture;
- In case of exacerbation, surgical intervention is used.