Prostatitis develops after forty and sometimes thirty years, when a man is most active at work and in the family, and a drop in potency can significantly undermine his self-confidence, not only on the love front, but in all areas of life. Prostatitis itself is not contagious, but one of its causes is that sexually transmitted infections can spread to the patient's sexual partners.
main reasons
There are several factors that contribute to the development of prostatitis and the consequent decrease in potency:
- stagnation in the prostate. This is one of the main causes of prostatitis. Irregular or promiscuous sex life contributes to the stagnation of the secret, and a sedentary lifestyle, lack of physical activity cause blood stagnation. The result of both processes is the same - swelling of the prostate, increased pressure in it and a violation of its functions (production of secretions and regulation of ejaculation).
- Unpleasant temperature conditions of the external genital organs. Overheating and hypothermia adversely affect men's health, tight underwear and uncomfortable pants also have a negative effect on potency. All this reduces sperm viability.
- Sexually Transmitted Infections. This is another danger of a disturbed sex life. Joining an infection against the background of congestion in the prostate provokes inflammation, sometimes with serious consequences.
preventive measures
Prevention of prostatitis in men should begin in childhood with the formation of boys' hygiene skills, the ability to choose the right underwear and clothes depending on the weather. These are the main points that will allow you to be less prone to harmful effects on the prostate in the future.
In young men and adult men, prevention of prostatitis consists of regular sex life, preferably with the same partner, physical activity and a healthy diet. It is important to get tested regularly for sexually transmitted infections and to treat them in a timely manner, especially if the man has frequent unprotected sex. It should not be protected by the method of interrupted sexual intercourse - this leads to stagnation of prostate secretion, moreover, this is far from the most reliable method of contraception.
There are special exercises for the prevention of prostatitis, they are quite simple, and most of them can be performed without getting up from a chair. The essence of these exercises is to load and relax various muscle groups of the perineum, thereby eliminating stagnation of blood in the prostate and other organs of the small pelvis. Hiking, running, squats, sports games (football, volleyball, basketball) are also useful in winter - skiing and skating.
Drugs to increase potency, such as the well-known Viagra, can also be used as prostatitis prophylaxis in men, but only if the dosage is strictly adhered to. On the other hand, excessive doses and taking Viagra without subsequent sexual intercourse lead to stagnation of prostatic secretions and increase the risk of prostatitis. Drugs used in our country to prevent prostatitis and increase potency have the status of dietary supplements, that is, they are not considered medicines and are not subject to certification. These include domestic products such as Men Support and Prost Plus, American medicines - So Palmetto and Pro Formula and many others.
To prevent acute prostatitis from becoming chronic, it is important to timely and completely cure sexually transmitted infections, avoid unprotected sex with casual partners, and treat acute prostatitis in a timely manner.
treatment
When prostatitis is diagnosed, it is necessary to treat it as soon as possible, since acute prostatitis that is not cured in time tends to become chronic. To do this, use drugs that are available in tablets. In addition, rectal suppositories are used - they relieve inflammation in acute prostatitis or exacerbation of a chronic one, reduce swelling of the prostate due to constipation, anesthetize the surrounding tissues and contribute to the fastest delivery of the active substance to the prostate through the wall of the rectum. You can also take them at home as directed by a doctor.
Transrectal prostate massage is also used to treat and prevent prostatitis. The simplest method is digital, when the index or middle finger is inserted into the rectum in a glove lubricated with a special water-based lubricant, the lower lobe of the prostate is determined by touch and several intense pressures are applied to it. The upper sections of the gland during massage are not affected. Because of the inconvenience of the finger method and the disgust it brings, there are prostate massage simulators.
Exercises for the prevention of prostatitis do not lose their value, they speed up the treatment process, and also serve to prevent chronic prostatitis, which can occur with acute prostatitis that has not completely healed.
Treating prostatitis at home involves a healthy diet – high-fiber vegetables, lean meat and fish, plenty of fluids, limiting alcohol, especially beer. Moderate physical activity and regular sexual activity are desirable. Folk remedies are used: resorption of balls from pumpkin seeds and honey, elderberry juice, decoctions of hazel leaves and bark, chestnut peel. And yet the recommendations described are intended more for the prevention of prostatitis in men than for its treatment. Folk methods allow you to maintain health and well-being longer.
All methods of prevention and treatment of prostatitis are effective in combination, the use of a single remedy does not give an instant effect, so it is important to use them together, and preferably as directed by a doctor.