Examples of prostatitis in a Sentence
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Things like pyometra, breast cancer in females, prostatitis in males, those are extremely common.
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Rashad Williams,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Benign conditions like an enlarged prostate, prostatitis (inflammation), recent ejaculation, vigorous exercise or even a long bike ride can temporarily push your PSA up.
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
With that said, prostatitis differs in that symptoms often develop abruptly or can wax and wane over long periods.
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Md Published,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Some of the most common health issues include benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis and prostate cancer.
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Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
Chronic prostatitis develops slowly over time and is believed to be caused by a microorganisms other than bacteria, but the exact cause is unknown.
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Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2025
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Rashad Williams,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Benign conditions like an enlarged prostate, prostatitis (inflammation), recent ejaculation, vigorous exercise or even a long bike ride can temporarily push your PSA up.
—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
With that said, prostatitis differs in that symptoms often develop abruptly or can wax and wane over long periods.
—
Md Published,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Some of the most common health issues include benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis and prostate cancer.
—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
Chronic prostatitis develops slowly over time and is believed to be caused by a microorganisms other than bacteria, but the exact cause is unknown.
—
Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Prostatitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prostatitis. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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prostatitis
noun
pros·ta·ti·tis
ˌpräs-tə-ˈtīt-əs 
: inflammation of the prostate gland
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