Prostatitis can affect men of all ages, and accounts for 2 million visits to doctors every year. True or False. In its early stages, prostatitis may actually improve your sex life. Symptoms of prostatitis may have a negative effect on your sexual activity. Symptoms can include fever, chills, muscle aches, fatigue, frequent or painful urination, pain in the lower back and genital area, and painful ejaculation.
Severe cases can require hospitalization.
True or False. Prostatitis is highly contagious. Though prostatitis is not contagious, bacteria contained in semen could be transmitted to your partner during intercourse. True or False. You are at increased risk for prostatitis if you had a recent or recurrent bladder infection.