Chronic prostatitis (CP) is a common health condition in men. Albeight obvious, a relationship between microbial induced prostatic inflammation and sexual function has not been as thoroughly investigated. Aiming to investigate possible associations between sexuality/sexual orientation and chronic bacterial prostatitis, we retrospectively evaluated 1783 visits (2009-2019) owing to investigation of prostatitis-like symptoms and routine follow up. A total of 389 patients, provided information regarding sexual orientation and sexuality. The mean age was 45,5 years. According their report, 92.28% were heterosexual, 6.16% homosexual and 1.54% bisexual. Regarding sexuality, 26,6% reported multiple sexual partnerships while 73,4% reported single sexual partnerships. There was a statistically significant association between chronic bacterial prostatitis as initial diagnosis and having multiple sexual partnerships. In contrast, the association between CBP and sexual orientation was not statistically significant Similarly, no significant association between any therapy outcome and having multiple sexual partners was established. Our findings suggest a connection between sexual practices and the onset of CBP which should be further investigated in order to reach to scientific conclusions.

Sexuality, Sexual Orientation and Chronic Prostatitis

Perletti G.
2021-01-01

Abstract

Chronic prostatitis (CP) is a common health condition in men. Albeight obvious, a relationship between microbial induced prostatic inflammation and sexual function has not been as thoroughly investigated. Aiming to investigate possible associations between sexuality/sexual orientation and chronic bacterial prostatitis, we retrospectively evaluated 1783 visits (2009-2019) owing to investigation of prostatitis-like symptoms and routine follow up. A total of 389 patients, provided information regarding sexual orientation and sexuality. The mean age was 45,5 years. According their report, 92.28% were heterosexual, 6.16% homosexual and 1.54% bisexual. Regarding sexuality, 26,6% reported multiple sexual partnerships while 73,4% reported single sexual partnerships. There was a statistically significant association between chronic bacterial prostatitis as initial diagnosis and having multiple sexual partnerships. In contrast, the association between CBP and sexual orientation was not statistically significant Similarly, no significant association between any therapy outcome and having multiple sexual partners was established. Our findings suggest a connection between sexual practices and the onset of CBP which should be further investigated in order to reach to scientific conclusions.
2021
2021
Stamatiou, K.; Samara, E.; Perletti, G.
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