Complications

Complications of prostatitis can include:

• Bacterial infection of the blood (bacteremia)
• Inflammation of the coiled tube attached to the back of the testicle (epididymitis)
• Pus-filled cavity in the prostate (prostatic abscess)
• Semen abnormalities and infertility, which can occur with chronic prostatitis

There's no direct evidence that prostatitis can lead to prostate cancer.