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Chronic pelvic pain in men.

Oliver W Hakenberg1, Manfred P Wirth

  • 1Department of Urology, University Hospital Carl-Gustav Carus, Technical University, Dresden, Germany. oliver.hakenberg@mailbox.tu-dresden.de

Urologia Internationalis
|March 29, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Chronic pelvic pain syndrome in men is often overlooked and challenging to diagnose and treat. This condition encompasses various painful disorders with significant functional impact.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Andrology
  • Pain Medicine

Background:

  • Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in men is under-recognized compared to women.
  • Diagnosis and treatment of male CPP present significant challenges.
  • The term 'chronic pelvic pain syndrome' acknowledges the complexity and functional aspects of these conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties associated with chronic pelvic pain in men.
  • To emphasize the implications of the new prostatitis classification introducing 'chronic pelvic pain syndrome'.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on chronic pelvic pain in men.
  • Analysis of the implications of the new prostatitis classification.
  • Discussion of the functional component in chronic pelvic pain syndrome.

Main Results:

  • Chronic pelvic pain in men is a complex condition requiring further attention.
  • The classification of prostatitis and its variants introduces 'chronic pelvic pain syndrome', aiding in understanding.
  • The syndrome highlights the multifactorial nature of the pain, including functional aspects.

Conclusions:

  • Chronic pelvic pain syndrome in men is a complex disorder with diagnostic and treatment challenges.
  • The new classification provides a framework for understanding these diverse painful conditions.
  • Addressing the functional component is crucial for managing male chronic pelvic pain.

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