What Increases Your Risk
Factors that can increase your risk of developing prostatitis include:
- A recent urinary tract infection (UTI).
- Insertion of a urinary catheter or having a cystoscopy.
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
- Injury, such as from riding a bicycle or horse.
If you have had chronic bacterial prostatitis, you have an increased chance of developing it again.
Author:
Ralph Poore
Last Updated: 01/20/2006
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