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Prostatitis - What Increases Your Risk

Factors that can increase your risk for 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.

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Last Updated: December 04, 2009

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