What Is Epididymitis?
4. Who Is at Risk for Epididymitis?
Though any male can develop epididymitis, it most often affects boys and men between the ages of 14 and 35. It also commonly affects sexually active males. Risk factors for developing the condition include sex without a condom, sex with a partner who has an STI and a history of STIs.
Non-sexually active or promiscuous males may also contract the condition. Non-sexual-related risk factors include a history of medical procedures that affect the urinary tract, a history of urinary tract or prostate infections, an enlarged prostate, an atomically abnormal urinary tract and an uncircumcised penis.
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