Does Prostate Hyperplasia Affect Sex?

The article was professionally consulted by MSc Vo Thien Ngon - Urologist, Vinmec International Hospital Da Nang.

Prostate hyperplasia is a common condition in men over 45 years of age. This is a benign disease that is not life-threatening, but if not treated promptly, prostate enlargement can cause some dangerous complications. An issue of great concern is the extent to which prostatic hyperplasia affects sexual performance.

1. The relationship between the prostate gland and "sex"

The prostate gland is one of the male sex organs, whose main function is to secrete a fluid that mixes with semen to help semen fight pathogens and can live in the acidic environment of the vagina. help sperm work easier and facilitate conception.
Although prostatic hyperplasia and erectile dysfunction do not appear to be related, some prostate enlargement treatments can cause erectile dysfunction and other effects on sexual performance . In addition, treating erectile dysfunction can improve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

2. Effect of Prostate Hyperplasia on Sex

Diseases of the prostate gland such as prostatic hyperplasia affect the ability to have sex and vice versa.
Research shows that men who have sex too many times in a short time, the rate of acute prostatitis is 89.7%. Controlling ejaculation, ejaculating out, interrupted intercourse, masturbation habits... are all causes of prostatitis.
Prostate hyperplasia has a direct effect on sexual function. Prostatitis and seminal vesicles often go hand in hand, leading to decreased sex drive because the prostate gland, seminal vesicles and physiological functions are closely related to each other and empty into the urethra.

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For a long time, medical scientists have known, prostate hyperplasia is closely related to the male hormone testosterone. Excessive sexual activity, abnormal testicular function are factors leading to prostate hyperplasia.
In general, prostatic hyperplasia is a common benign disease in middle-aged men. The disease causes many inconveniences and greatly affects the sex life in men. Therefore, as soon as the disease is detected, you need to regularly visit the doctor to monitor your health and disease progression to have a reasonable self-care regimen, to avoid unwanted effects that prostatic hyperplasia causes. .

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