An important condition for maintaining male sexual activity and good health is the maintenance of prostate function.Prevention of prostatitis in men is relevant at any age and is of vital importance after the age of 50, when the risk of incidence increases.For disease prevention, a number of modern drugs have been developed that are effective in preventing degenerative processes in the tissues of a healthy gland. Medicines for prophylactic purposes can also be taken in acute forms of prostatitis, thus preventing the chronic course of the disease.
Principles of prevention
Preventive drug therapy for prostatitis with drugs, as well as food supplements, is aimed at:
- prevention of inflammatory processes in glandular tissues;
- fight against infections that cause prostate diseases;
- improvement of blood microcirculation and secretion outflow;
- normalization of metabolism in the prostate and adjacent organs, their nutrition;
- increase of local immunity of glandular cells;
- prevention of infections, including sexually transmitted infections;
- control of the level and ratio of sex hormones;
- increase in potency.
| Types of drugs | What is their effect? |
| Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | Normalize the tone of the muscles of the genitourinary system and the perineum, preventing the occurrence of inflammatory phenomena in the glandular tissues; prevent hypertrophy. |
| Antibiotics | Aimed at destroying pathogens that can cause pathological changes. |
| Painkillers | They are used for the symptomatic treatment of acute diseases, relieve spasms of blood vessels and muscles, which helps to avoid hypertrophy. |
| Adrenergic blockers | They have a relaxing effect on the smooth muscles of the prostate, improving the flow of urine. They have a partially suppressive effect on the sympathetic nervous system, weakening its effect on the prostate. |
| Immunomodulators | It is intended to maintain the general tone of the organism and strengthen local reactions of glandular structures, as well as resistance to viruses and bacteria. |
| Herbal preparations | Increase the body's defenses thanks to natural ingredients. Relieves swelling, normalizes urine output. |
| Homeopathic medicines | They stabilize metabolic processes at the cellular level, having a mild effect on the body; they restore damaged cells. |
Medicines
You can choose the appropriate pharmacological agents by getting expert advice from a urologist. The asset list should be based on:
- preliminary diagnosis;
- complaints and symptoms;
- general condition of the patient, taking into account his age and sexual activity.
Please note: many drugs aimed at increasing potency and improving prostate health can cause different (even opposite) reactions in patients, so the choice of drugs is always individual.
When prescribing the course of treatment, the specialist takes into account the differences in the drugs and their spectrum of action:
- Some of them, in addition to prophylactic properties, have curative properties, others are used as an addition to the main treatment.
- Some have a systemic effect, while others act locally (directly on the gland).
- Medicines also differ in the method of use (treatment can be carried out with tablets, injections, suppositories, ointments, gels).
A preparation with a complex of water-soluble peptides
The active substance of the drug is a complex of water-soluble peptides of animal origin in the form of prostate extract of mature bulls. drugs:
- It has an organotropic effect on the prostate, helping to reduce swelling and stagnation of prostate fluid.
- It prevents infiltration of leukocytes into the gland and normalizes secretion production by epithelial cells.
- It has an anti-inflammatory effect, helps to avoid thrombosis of the small veins of the prostate.
- Prevents worsening of chronic processes and postoperative relapses.
Available in:
- lyophilizate for preparation of solution 5 mg;
- rectal suppositories (30 or 50 mg) 5 or 10 pieces in a package.
Method of application:
- Perform intramuscular injections of 5 and 10 g, dissolving the lyophilizate in 1-2 ml of 0. 9% sodium chloride or 0. 25-0. 5% solution of novocaine (a course of 5 to 10 days, once a day).
- Apply one suppository rectally 1-2 times a day after bowel movement. For deep insertion, the candle is moistened with water. They lay there for half an hour.
Cheap and effective to use, they are considered one of the best medicines. Prices vary depending on the form of release and the number of suppositories in the package.
Preparations containing the substance interferon alfa.
Interferon alfa, which prevents the action of bacteria, viruses and fungi that cause inflammatory processes in prostate tissue. It acts as an antioxidant, removes and neutralizes harmful substances accumulated in the prostate. Prevents transition of acute prostatitis to chronic. Use rectally in suppository form, 1 suppository of 500, 000 units per day for 5 days.
Contraindicated in case of individual intolerance and tendency to allergic reactions.
Preparations containing lomefloxacin
Available in suppositories and tablets. Effective in the prevention of prostatitis thanks to active lomefloxacin in combination with prostate extract. It has an organotropic effect on the prostate:
- reducing the severity of edema;
- normalization of microcirculation;
- increase in ejaculate quality;
- analgesic;
- elimination of dysuria;
- increase in potency.
Introduce 1 suppository rectally after a natural bowel movement, remaining 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 for the prevention of prostatitis
Dietary supplements are classified as aids in the prevention of prostate disease, but they are not a cure. They act on health in general, compensating for the lack of those biologically active substances in the body that stimulate the work of the gonads. Therefore, many patients prefer to take dietary supplements as a preventive measure.
Dietary supplements with glycine, vitamin E, zinc
The positive effect on the state of the prostate is associated with the presence of glycine, vitamin E and zinc. It also contains:
- pumpkin seeds;
- African pygeum and white poplar bark;
- roots of sand sedge, goldenrod, thistle, Iceland grass moss, etc.
It has a normalizing effect on the genitourinary system, improves prostate function, nourishing cells with essential vitamins and minerals of natural origin. Take 1 capsule twice a day with meals for 1 month. Contraindications include individual intolerance and kidney failure. Side effects include allergies.
Dietary supplements for cattle of the bovine subfamily
Effective for maintaining prostate health thanks to a complex of proteins and nucleoproteins obtained from the prostate of cattle. It is a bioregulatory drug that normalizes the function of the reproductive system. It has a positive effect on the state of the genitourinary system in old age. It acts selectively on prostate cells.
Take 10-15 minutes before meals, 1-3 tablets 2-3 times a day for 10 days. The tablet should be swallowed without chewing and washed down with water. In some cases, side effects such as allergies and individual intolerance are possible.
Dietary supplements with creeping palm extract
The active ingredient is alcohol-based palm extract. The drug has a positive effect on men's health because:
- controls androgen levels;
- helps maintain normal gland size by regulating protein synthesis; has an anti-inflammatory effect;
- reduces vascular permeability, preventing the occurrence of edema of the glandular tissue of the prostate.
Take 1 capsule 1 time a day at the same time as prescribed by the doctor individually. Capsules should be swallowed whole with a small amount of liquid. Individual intolerance with manifestations of allergic reactions is possible. Rarely – abdominal pain with nausea.