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How can one have a bacterial prostatitis if they have never had a uti, sti or engage in high risk sexual acts(i.e. anal sex)?

Q: how can one have a bacterial prostatitis if they have never had a uti, sti or engage in high risk sexual acts(i.e. anal sex)?

: You do not necessarily every have to have had these.

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

You do not necessarily every have to have had these.

Answered 5/22/2021

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

You dont develop prostatitis just from STD you can get it without having them. 'Why' -is difficult to answer as we can get any condition at any time without necessarily a predisposing cause.

Answered 6/1/2021

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A member asked:

How can one have a bacterial prostatitis if they have never had a uti, sti or engage in high risk sexual acts(i.e. anal sex)?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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