Does prostate cyst affect sexual life?

Written by Wang Jian
Urology
Updated on September 21, 2024
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Prostate cysts do not affect sexual life. If the prostate cyst is relatively small, it has no impact on the body and may not require treatment, as it shows no symptoms. However, if the cyst is large, it may compress the urethra, resulting in difficulty urinating, frequent urination, urgency, hesitancy, incomplete bladder emptying, and even acute urinary retention. Sometimes, a large prostate cyst may also compress the rectum, causing difficulty in defecation. If the cyst is large and causes a series of compressive symptoms, surgical treatment may be considered. The surgery generally involves a transurethral resection of the prostate cyst, which is a minimally invasive surgery and also has no impact on the body.

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Does prostate cyst affect sexual life?

Prostate cysts do not affect sexual life. If the prostate cyst is relatively small, it has no impact on the body and may not require treatment, as it shows no symptoms. However, if the cyst is large, it may compress the urethra, resulting in difficulty urinating, frequent urination, urgency, hesitancy, incomplete bladder emptying, and even acute urinary retention. Sometimes, a large prostate cyst may also compress the rectum, causing difficulty in defecation. If the cyst is large and causes a series of compressive symptoms, surgical treatment may be considered. The surgery generally involves a transurethral resection of the prostate cyst, which is a minimally invasive surgery and also has no impact on the body.

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Is a prostate cyst serious?

Prostate cysts are not severe; they are a type of benign lesion primarily formed due to the blockage of prostate ducts. Most patients with prostate cysts have small cysts and do not experience any discomfort, and thus do not require treatment. Regular follow-up appointments to monitor changes in the size of the cyst are sufficient. It is advisable to maintain a light diet, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, and abstain from smoking and drinking, as these measures generally prevent the cyst from enlarging further. Of course, some patients may have larger cysts that could press on the urethra, leading to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, incomplete urination, and even difficulty in urination or urinary retention. In these cases, the cysts can be surgically removed proactively.

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How to treat prostatic cysts?

Prostate cysts are benign lesions of the prostate, and most patients do not experience any symptoms. They are generally discovered during ultrasound examinations at medical check-ups. For these asymptomatic prostate cysts, no special treatment is necessary; monitoring the cyst size through ultrasound every six months to a year is sufficient. However, some patients may experience recurrent prostatitis due to the presence of the cysts, and even develop prostate stones. If symptoms are not severe, oral traditional Chinese medicines can be taken, or local heat application, warm water sitz baths can be used to alleviate urinary discomfort. If the cyst is large enough to compress the urethra, causing urinary retention, early surgical intervention to remove the cyst is recommended.

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Can prostate cysts heal by themselves?

Prostatic cysts generally cannot heal on their own. They are cystic expansions within the prostatic ducts or acini. If a prostatic cyst is small, it typically does not cause any symptoms or harm to the body, and regular follow-up is sufficient. However, if a prostatic cyst is large, it can compress the urethra, leading to difficulty urinating or even urinary retention. If it presses on the rectum, it can also cause difficulty defecating. Larger prostatic cysts that cause symptoms may require surgical treatment, which can be done through open surgery or transurethrally to remove the cyst. Therefore, if a prostatic cyst is asymptomatic, it does not need treatment; if it is large and symptomatic, surgical treatment can be considered.

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What effects do prostate cysts have?

Prostate cysts are caused by either congenital or acquired factors leading to cystic changes in the prostate. If a prostate cyst becomes infected, it can press on the urethra, causing difficulty in urination. The most common symptoms include frequent urination, urgent urination, straining during urination, and hesitancy. In severe cases, urinary retention may occur, generally seen in larger prostate cysts or cysts that grow towards the neck of the bladder. Generally, smaller prostate cysts do not cause a series of symptoms, and those causing symptoms are usually larger than 3 centimeters. Upon the occurrence of a prostate cyst, a urinary system ultrasound examination should be performed. Cysts without symptoms do not require treatment, while symptomatic cysts can be managed through cyst aspiration or transurethral resection surgery.