Printer friendly versionRisk factors
taken from Small Gland, Big Problem 4th Edition
by Professor Roger Kirby, Health Press 2011
Men who have an increased risk of prostatitis include those who have a previous history of the problem or long-term catheterization and those who have urinary tract infections that remain untreated. Unprotected anal intercourse may also spark off a bout of prostatic infection.
Prostatitis most commonly affects men in the age range 30–50 years, but a man of any age can be affected. In fact, most men afflicted have no identifiable risk factors.
