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Besides sexual intercourse ,is there reason that leads to cystitis?

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Yes: Infection descending from the kidney can cause cystitis. Interstitial cystitis, an entity of unknown cause is also not related to sexual intercourse.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 10/11/2015

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