There are many causes that stimulate the development of the inflammatory process in the prostate (prostatitis).These are various sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhea, trichomoniasis), hormonal disorders, overweight, smoking and alcohol abuse.
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, causing discomfort, sexual dysfunction and can cause inflammation of the testicles and adnexa, eventually leading to infertility.The pathology is observed in men of different ages, but most often occurs after 35-40 years of age.There are several reasons why prostatitis develops.
Acute and chronic infectious processes are a factor in the development of prostatitis
Usually the cause of the development of the prostatitis process is the activity of infectious agents.The disease develops due to the penetration of infection into the prostate, its occurrence is caused by other diseases.Due to their development, the immune system is weakened and the process of reproduction of pathogenic microflora begins.
Prostatitis is caused by:
- gonococci (causing agent of gonorrhea);
- chlamydia (causing agent of chlamydia);
- Trichomonas (causing agent of trichomoniasis);
- Koch's bacillus (causing agent of tuberculosis);
- Candida fungus (causative agent of candidiasis).
Prostatitis also develops under the influence of Escherichia coli, enterococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and staphylococci.
Poor circulation in the pelvic area
Stagnation of blood and fluid in the pelvic area is the result of impaired blood flow in the vessels in this area.This phenomenon is related to factors such as a sedentary lifestyle, sedentary work, wearing too tight underwear, tight underwear or jeans, tight pants and being overweight.Slow blood flow can be associated with dysfunction of the heart muscle and diseases of the nervous system.
In the presence of such factors, blood does not flow to the prostate in sufficient quantities.This causes hypoxia and increases the risk of developing an inflammatory process.
Abstain from prolonged sexual intercourse or frequently interrupted sexual intercourse
If a man has not had sex for a long time and if he practices intercourse interruption as a method of contraception, this will cause an inflammatory process in the prostate.
In the presence of these factors, a special fluid accumulates in the prostate - a secretion that ensures the viability and movement of sperm and under normal conditions is removed from it.During periods of abstinence and interruption of sexual intercourse, it remains in the prostate or is only partially eliminated due to lack of ejaculation.
The blockage causes an increase in the size of the organ and its inflammation.
Hormonal disorders
Hormonal imbalance, in which the production of testosterone is disrupted, causes the development of an inflammatory process in the prostate.
Hormonal imbalance occurs due to the following phenomena:
- abnormalities of the glands and organs of the endocrine system (thyroid, adrenal, pituitary);
- injury to the testicles, where testosterone is produced;
- lack of physical activity;
- acute and chronic intoxication;
- poor nutrition;
- frequent stress;
- living in an unfavorable environmental environment;
- neoplastic tumor.
Prostatitis can occur due to a sharp decrease or increase in male sex hormone levels.
Trauma and hypothermia
Mechanical damage to the pelvic organs and perineum causes obstruction of the prostate, leading to inflammation.If the injuries are severe, they can cause chronic prostatitis.
Hypothermia in the pelvic area, which occurs with prolonged exposure to drafts or due to the wrong choice of clothing (not suitable for the weather), also causes an acute inflammatory process of the prostate.It is important that hypothermia reduces the body's defenses, which in such conditions cannot fight the developing disease.
Constant nervous tension
Prostatitis can be psychological in nature.The risk group includes men who suffer from constant stress, constant lack of sleep and chronic fatigue, and also suffer from constantly increased mental stress.
The triggering mechanism in this case is the production of specific “stress” substances - this is how the nervous system reacts to this situation.In such conditions, the risk of developing inflammation increases.
Bad habits and unhealthy diet
Alcohol and smoking negatively affect blood vessels, making them less elastic and fragile.As a result, the blood supply to the prostate gland is reduced, and the gland receives less nutrients and oxygen.In such conditions, inflammation will develop.
Junk food: fatty and fried foods, processed foods, canned foods, pickles, as well as drinks such as strong tea and coffee, sweet soda, reduce immunity.Because of this, the body is not able to fight pathogenic microorganisms that cause prostatitis.
Digestive problems cause frequent constipation
If a person has irregular bowel movements or suffers from frequent constipation, physiological disorders will develop: in this case, the ratio of beneficial and harmful microflora in the digestive tract will change in the latter direction.As a result, immunity decreases and the body's sensitivity to pathogens increases.In addition, fecal retention also promotes the absorption of toxins into the large intestine, which also negatively affects the body's protective function.
Prostatitis is a disease that can cause infertility.This deviation occurs due to many different reasons: from pelvic trauma to psychological factors.By identifying the cause of prostatitis and eliminating it, progress can be made in treating the pathology.