Does More Frequent Ejaculation Help to Clear Prostatitic Secretions?

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There are many different theories on the role that ejaculation may play in treating chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP).

One theory is that frequent ejaculations may help clear prostatic secretions, thereby allowing for quick relief from symptoms.

This article does not prove or disprove this theory but does provide some insight into what scientists know about CBP and how it affects both men and women.

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Does ejaculation help prostatitis? Does sex make the condition worse?

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The role of ejaculation in the treatment of chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP) is unclear.

One theory asserts that frequent ejaculations may help to clear out the secretions from your prostate and allow for quicker recovery.

So, we recommend you have an orgasm at least three times per week while on antibiotic therapy.

If you’re thinking about giving up the sexual life because of a pesky case of this condition, it’s time to rethink that.

Many people believe sex can have benefits for prostate problems like prostatitis and make symptoms worse.

But there are many cases where intercourse might do the opposite!

A recent study by researchers at Harvard University suggests no significant correlation between climaxing from vaginal penetration versus self-stimulating oneself (topping) before age 20 was found when they examined almost 500 men with prostate cancer who died within 16 months after diagnosis.

Prostatitis – A Patient’s Guide

Prostatitis is a common ailment among men and can be divided into two major categories.

Acute Prostatitis, which often resolves on its own within one to four weeks, and Chronic Prostatitis (CP) has no definitive cure. Doctors need to know the difference between these types of prostatitis to diagnose correctly.

So, they don’t prescribe antibiotics unnecessarily or miss an opportunity for prostate cancer screening.

Prostate problems are widespread ailments that affect many different people all over the world every day.

These conditions include inflammation of your prostate gland called prostatitis, benign hyperplasia called BPH, as well as other forms, including prostrate cancer itself!

What are the Symptoms of Prostatitis?

An epidemic of inflamed prostate affecting millions worldwide has left many with a burning sensation when passing urine, the need to go frequently, and pain in their bladder.

The majority suffer from Acute Bacterial Prostatitis, which is less common than Inflammatory Prostatitis but can be just as debilitating for those unlucky to catch it.

Symptoms include: Burning while peeing eight or more times per day; Pain around your penis/testicles/anus; And pain during ejaculation.

What Causes Prostatitis?

Prostate stones, a urethral stricture (narrowing of the urethra) or scar tissue and prostate cancer are just some causes for pelvic pain.

Other reasons include Pelvic floor muscle tension and benign prostatic hyperplasia- an enlarged prostate.

How Is Prostatitis Diagnosed?

Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and how they affect your everyday life.

They may also want to do a urine flow study or urodynamics test if there are signs that the blockage might be in another area of the urinary tract, like at the bladder neck.

(the space between the two openings where pee comes out).

What Are Prostatitis Treatment Options?

There are many types of drugs to help with prostatitis.

Anti-inflammatory agents and alpha-blockers can be taken orally or applied topically, depending on the severity of your symptoms.

A typical treatment plan might consist of a variety, such as these medications, if you’re experiencing pain while urinating.

Who is at risk of acute prostatitis?

Many hidden factors increase your risk of developing acute prostatitis.

Factors like a UTI or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can also lead to this condition by creating inflammation in the pelvic region and leading bacteria into the bladder, kidneys, and prostate gland, which leads to an infection.

You should drink more fluids to avoid a UTI, use protection when having sex with others, and see your doctor if you have any symptoms of prostatitis.

Other risk factors include being over the age of 50 or experiencing some injury that could lead to pelvic injuries like bike riding or horseback riding for them not to be susceptible.

How is acute prostatitis diagnosed?

There are several ways to diagnose acute prostatitis, including blood work that could rule out bacteria in your bloodstream, urinalysis or urine culture tests that test for any sign of infection within the urethra and bladder.

Urodynamic testing is also done, but it helps determine whether you have difficulties emptying your bladder while cystoscopy evaluates signs inside the rectum’s opening as well as problems with ejaculation.

How is acute prostatitis treated?

Acute prostatitis is typically treated with antibiotics and alpha-blockers.

Alpha-blockers can be used to help relieve bladder discomfort, decreasing the unpleasant symptoms of acute prostatitis in a big way.

What is the long-term outlook for people with acute prostatitis?

Acute prostatitis, a bacterial infection of the prostate gland and one in three men will contract it at some point.

Exact causes are unknown but most often occur when bacteria from an irritated bladder get into the urethra and pass through to infect that area.

The antibiotics prescribed for this condition have been successful so far with more than 90% success rates, thus giving people hope about their future diagnosis if they do happen to develop chronic prostatitis, which is where symptoms last longer or frequently recur after going away entirely on its own without intervention.

Conclusion

This article has provided you with some information on prostatitis and how it is treated.

If you are experiencing the symptoms of this condition, please visit your doctor to get a diagnosis as soon as possible.

The sooner treatment begins, the more likely it is that it will be successful.

Prostatitis does not have many long-term effects other than the pain in the genitals or pelvic region.

But if left untreated for too long, there can be severe complications like scarring, leading to infertility issues later down the road. 

We hope this blog post helped you understand prostate problems!