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Female prostatitis.
1Division of Urology, Scripps Clinic, 10666 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA. P.OLOUGHLIN@Scrippsclinic.com
The Urologic Clinics of North America
|December 13, 2002
Summary
Female prostatitis, a common cause of urethral syndrome, can be diagnosed and treated similarly to male prostatitis. Urologists should incorporate a specific finger pressure maneuver during pelvic exams for female patients.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Gynecology
Background:
- Female prostatitis is frequently implicated in urethral syndrome.
- Diagnosis and treatment parallels exist with male prostatitis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the significance of female prostatitis in urethral syndrome.
- To advocate for a specific diagnostic maneuver in female pelvic examinations.
Main Methods:
- Localization of tenderness to the paraurethral glands.
- Utilizing a finger pressure maneuver during pelvic examination (Fig. 3).
Main Results:
- The finger pressure maneuver aids in diagnosing female prostatitis.
- This diagnosis allows for targeted treatment.
Conclusions:
- Female prostatitis is a treatable condition.
- Urologists are encouraged to adopt this diagnostic technique for improved patient care.