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Economic impact of chronic prostatitis.
Anna M S Duloy1, Elizabeth A Calhoun, J Quentin Clemens
1Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 303 East Chicago Avenue, Tarry 16-703, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
Current Urology Reports
|June 4, 2008
Summary
Prostatitis affects 2 million men annually, costing $84 million. Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is most common, with high costs due to lack of effective treatments.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Public Health
Background:
- Prostatitis encompasses four types: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS), and asymptomatic inflammatory.
- These conditions result in approximately 2 million physician visits annually.
- The total annual cost for prostatitis treatment is around $84 million.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the economic burden of prostatitis, particularly CP/CPPS.
- To highlight the significant healthcare costs associated with prostatitis.
- To underscore the need for effective CP/CPPS treatments.
Main Methods:
- The study reviewed existing data on prostatitis prevalence and associated healthcare expenditures.
- Cost analysis compared patients with prostatitis to control groups.
- Severity of symptoms was correlated with cost.
Main Results:
- Men with prostatitis incur significantly higher costs than controls, driven by outpatient visits and pharmacy expenses.
- CP/CPPS, the most prevalent type, presents a substantial economic challenge due to limited treatment options.
- Costs for CP/CPPS are comparable to other chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Increased symptom severity correlates with higher per-person costs.
Conclusions:
- Prostatitis, especially CP/CPPS, imposes a significant financial burden on healthcare systems and patients.
- Effective treatments for CP/CPPS could substantially reduce healthcare costs and improve patient quality of life.
- Further research into effective CP/CPPS therapies is warranted to mitigate economic impact.
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