Differences between prostatitis and seminal vesiculitis

The main differences between prostatitis and seminal vesiculitis are as follows: 1. **Site of occurrence**: Prostatitis occurs in the male prostate gland, whereas seminal vesiculitis affects the seminal vesicles. 2. **Symptoms**: Prostatitis typically presents with urinary abnormalities such as frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination, along with pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction. In contrast, seminal vesiculitis is primarily characterized by hematospermia (blood in semen), perineal pain, and may also involve symptoms of sexual dysfunction such as decreased libido and premature ejaculation. 3. **Treatment approaches**: Treatment for prostatitis includes medications (such as penicillin and azithromycin) and, in some cases, surgical intervention. Seminal vesiculitis is also treated with medication, but severe cases may require minimally invasive surgery.