Causes of prostatitis

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland (prostate), an extremely common disease. According to various sources, 35-45% of the stronger sex face him. In this case, the disease mainly affects men between the ages of 20 and 50, that is, in the prime of life, during the period of active sex life.

The main function of the prostate is to participate in the formation of sperm. Its numerous glandular lobules secrete a secret that makes sperm flowing, less viscous, and provides sperm with nutrients, ensuring their activity and vitality. Semen flows into the prostate, is enriched with this secretion, and during arousal is poured into the urethra (urethra). The muscle fibers of the prostate are involved in the "expulsion" of sperm during intercourse. Thus, prostate diseases, incl. prostatitis, affect the male genital area, affect potency, worsen the quality of sperm, reduce the ability to fertilize.

The prostate is located in a tight space bounded by the pelvic bones, next to other organs that are involved in a person's daily activities. Therefore, inflammation of the prostate is reflected in other physiological processes. So, the upper part of the urethra (urethra) passes through the prostate gland, so prostate disease often leads to problems with urination in men, which become frequent, and the process itself is painful and difficult. The back of the prostate is closely adjacent to the rectal wall, so constipation can also occur if it becomes inflamed.

Prostatitis has symptoms similar to other diseases of the genitourinary sphere (prostate adenoma, cystitis, urethritis, etc.), therefore, for proper treatment of discomfort in this area, you must immediately consult a urologist.