Regarding the relationship between prostatitis and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), some STDs, such as gonorrhea, chlamydia and mycoplasma infections, herpes simplex virus infection, etc., can often lead to secondary complications of prostatitis. The more common type is infectious prostatitis, which occurs when bacteria, such as E. coli, enter the prostate through the urethra, causing the prostate to become infected and inflamed.
However, it is important to note that most patients with STDs suffer from non-infectious prostatitis. The general reasons are twofold: after contracting an STD, mental depression, frustration, and tension can affect sexual activity, leading to local blood supply disorders in the prostate.