 [ Symptoms ] what increases the risk of getting prostatitis [ Disease ] 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 webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information © 1995 2011 healthwise incorporated healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated