An important condition for maintaining sexual activity and good health in men is maintaining prostate function.Prevention of prostatitis in men is relevant at any age and is important after age 50, when the risk of the disease increases.To prevent this disease, several modern drugs have been developed that are effective in preventing degeneration of healthy glandular tissues. Drugs intended for prophylaxis can also be given for acute forms of prostatitis, preventing chronic disease.
Principle of prevention
Preventive treatment of prostatitis with medications as well as dietary supplements aims to:
- prevents inflammatory processes in glandular tissues;
- fights infections that cause prostate disease;
- improves blood microcirculation and excretory flow;
- normalizes metabolism in the prostate and neighboring organs, their nutrition;
- increase local immunity of glandular cells;
- prevention of infections, including sexually transmitted diseases;
- controls sex hormone levels and ratios;
- increase potency.
To solve these problems, groups of drugs with different spectrums of action are used. If necessary, complex therapy may be prescribed.
| Medicines | What are their effects? |
| Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | Normalizes the tone of the muscles of the genitourinary system and perineum, prevents the appearance of inflammatory phenomena in the tissues of the glands; Prevent hypertrophy. |
| Antibiotics | Aim to destroy pathogens that can cause pathological changes. |
| Analgesic | They are used to treat symptoms of acute diseases, relieve blood vessel and muscle spasms, and help avoid hypertrophy. |
| Adrenergic blockers | They have a relaxing effect on the smooth muscles of the prostate, improving urine flow. They partially inhibit the sympathetic nervous system, weakening its effect on the prostate. |
| immune regulation | Aim to maintain the general tone of the body and enhance the local reactions of glandular structures, as well as fight viruses and bacteria. |
| Herbal preparations | Increases the body's defenses thanks to natural ingredients. Reduces swelling, normalizes urine excretion. |
| Homeopathic medicine | Stabilizes metabolic processes at the cellular level, has a mild effect on the body; restore damaged cells. |
Medicine
You can choose the right pharmacological agents by getting professional advice from a urologist. The list of funds must be based on:
- preliminary diagnosis;
- complaints and symptoms;
- The patient's general condition, taking into account his age and sexual activity.
Please note: many drugs intended to increase potency and improve prostate health can cause different (or even opposite) reactions in patients, so the choice of drug is always individual. core.
When prescribing a course of treatment, the specialist will take into account the differences in drugs and their spectrum of effects:
- Some of them, along with prophylactic properties, have healing properties, others are used as a supplement to the main treatment course.
- Some have systemic effects, while others act locally (directly on the gland).
- Medicines also differ in the method of use (treatment can be carried out using tablets, injections, suppositories, ointments, gels).
A professional approach will help to competently carry out prevention.This is important to maintain health and avoid unnecessary complications.
A preparation with a water-soluble peptide complex
The active ingredient of the drug is a complex of water-soluble peptides of animal origin in the form of prostate extract of adult bulls. A kind of medicine:
- It has the effect of directing the body towards the prostate, helping to reduce swelling and stagnation of prostate fluid.
- Prevents the entry of leukocytes into the gland and normalizes the secretory production of epithelial cells.
- It has an anti-inflammatory effect, helps to avoid thrombosis of small veins of the prostate.
- Prevents exacerbation of chronic processes and recurrence after surgery.
Available in:
- freeze-dried to prepare a 5 mg solution;
- rectal suppositories (30 or 50 mg) 5 or 10 pieces per pack.
Application method:
- Carry out intramuscular injections of 5 and 10 g, dissolving the lyophilisate in 1–2 ml of 0. 9% sodium chloride or 0. 25–0. 5% novocaine solution (course of 5 to 10 days, once a day).
- Administer one suppository into the rectum 1-2 times a day after bowel movements. For deep insertion, the candle is moistened with water. They lay there for half an hour.
Inexpensive and effective to use, they are considered one of the best home remedies. Prices vary depending on the form of release and the number of suppositories in the package.
Preparations containing interferon alpha.
Interferon alpha, prevents the effects of bacteria, viruses and fungi that cause inflammatory processes in prostate tissue. It has an antioxidant effect, eliminating and neutralizing harmful substances accumulated in the prostate. Prevents the transition of acute to chronic prostatitis. Use rectally as suppositories, 1 tablet of 500, 000 units per day for 5 days.
Contraindicated in case of individual intolerance and a tendency to allergic reactions.
The preparation contains lomefloxacin
Available in suppository and tablet form. Effective in preventing prostatitis thanks to the active ingredient lomefloxacin combined with prostate extract. Has effects on organs on the prostate:
- reduces the severity of edema;
- normalizes microcirculation;
- increases ejaculation quality;
- pain relief;
- eliminates dysuria;
- increase potency.
Insert 1 suppository into the rectum after spontaneous bowel movements, keep in a horizontal position for 30–40 minutes. Course – 10 days. Side effects include possible allergies. The product is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to its components.
List of dietary supplements to prevent prostatitis
Dietary supplements are classified as aids in preventing prostate disease, but are not drugs. They have good effects on health in general, supplementing the body's lack of biologically active substances that stimulate the activity of the gonads. Therefore, many patients prefer to take dietary supplements as a preventative measure.
Foods supplemented with glycine, vitamin E, zinc
The positive effect on the condition of the prostate is associated with the presence of glycine, vitamin E and zinc. Also contains:
- Pumpkin seeds;
- white poplar and African pygeum bark;
- Sandsedge root, golden root, burdock, Icelandic moss grass, etc. v.
It has the effect of normalizing the genitourinary system, improving prostate function, nourishing cells with essential vitamins and minerals of natural origin. Take 1 tablet twice a day with meals for 1 month. Contraindications include individual intolerance and renal failure. Side effects include allergies.
Complementary feed for cows belongs to the bovine family
Effective in maintaining prostate health thanks to the protein and nucleoprotein complex obtained from the bovine prostate. It is a bioregulatory drug that normalizes the function of the reproductive system. Positively affects the condition of the genitourinary system in old age. Selectively affects prostate cells.
Take 10–15 minutes before meals, 1–3 tablets 2–3 times a day for 10 days. The tablet must be swallowed without chewing and washed down with water. In some cases, side effects such as allergies and individual intolerance may occur.
Food supplement with saw palmetto extract
The active ingredient is an alcohol-containing palm extract. The drug has positive effects on men's health because:
- control androgen levels;
- helps maintain normal size of the gland by regulating protein synthesis; has anti-inflammatory effect;
- reduces vascular permeability, prevents the appearance of edema of the glandular tissues of the prostate.
Take 1 tablet once daily at the same time according to the schedule individually determined by your doctor. Capsules should be swallowed whole with a small amount of liquid. Individual intolerance to manifestations of allergic reactions is possible. Rarely – abdominal pain with nausea.