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Male Sexual Dysfunction
Prostatitis (Prostate Inflammation)
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland, which can be caused by infection or be non-infectious. It significantly impacts sexual and urinary function.
75%
Success Rate
2-4 weeks for acute bacterial; 6-12 weeks for chronic
Duration
Multiple
Treatment Options
3+ Groups
May Affect
What is Prostatitis (Prostate Inflammation)?
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland, which can be caused by infection or be non-infectious. It significantly impacts sexual and urinary function.
Prevalence: Affects 10-14% of men at some point; most common genital condition in men
Symptoms and Signs
- •Painful or burning urination
- •Urinary frequency and urgency
- •Difficulty urinating or weak urine stream
- •Pain in pelvis, lower back, or genital area
- •Painful ejaculation
- •Difficulty achieving erections
- •General malaise or fever (in acute cases)
Causes and Risk Factors
Common Causes
- →Bacterial infection (UTI bacteria)
- →Viral infection
- →Autoimmune response
- →Muscle tension in pelvic floor
- →Urinary reflux
- →Sexual abstinence
Risk Factors
- ⚠️UTI history
- ⚠️Recent catheterization
- ⚠️Pelvic trauma
- ⚠️Sexual practices
Treatment Options
Expected Outcomes: Good response to treatment; 70-80% improvement with appropriate therapy
Available Treatments:
- ✓Antibiotics (for bacterial prostatitis)
- ✓Anti-inflammatory medications
- ✓Alpha-blockers (prostate relaxants)
- ✓Sitz baths and heat therapy
- ✓Pelvic floor physical therapy
- ✓Pain management
- ✓Prostate massage
Prevention Tips
- →Proper hygiene
- →Safe sexual practices
- →Adequate fluid intake
- →Regular ejaculation
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