Prostatitis (Prostate Inflammation): Prevention

To prevent prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.

Behavioral risk factors

• Diet
  • Micronutrient deficiency (vital substances) – see Prevention with micronutrients.
• Psycho-social situation
  • Psychological factors
  • Sexual problems
  • Relationship problems
  • Stress,
• “Risky” sexual behavior, such as insertive anal intercourse (person inserting their penis).
• Too little exposure to sunlight