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Stress prostatitis.

H C Miller1

  • 1Department of Urology, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

Urology
|December 1, 1988
PubMed
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Stress management therapy significantly improved symptoms in men with chronic prostatitis. This approach offers a promising, non-invasive treatment option for pelvic pain and urinary issues associated with the condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Psychosomatic Medicine

Background:

  • Chronic prostatitis presents with diverse symptoms including pelvic pain, urinary urgency, and discharge.
  • The etiology of chronic prostatitis is often unclear, leading to challenges in effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of stress management therapy as a primary treatment for chronic prostatitis.
  • To determine if stress is a significant contributing factor in chronic prostatitis symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 218 men with chronic prostatitis symptoms was identified.
  • 134 patients were followed, receiving only stress management therapy.
  • Symptom improvement was assessed based on patient self-reporting.

Main Results:

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  • 110 out of 134 (86%) patients reported significant improvement or cure of symptoms.
  • Reported improvements included reduction in pain, urinary frequency, and discharge.
  • No other interventions were administered besides stress management.

Conclusions:

  • Stress management therapy is a highly effective treatment for a significant majority of men with chronic prostatitis.
  • The findings support the designation of 'stress prostatitis' for this symptom complex.
  • This non-pharmacological approach offers a viable and medically sound treatment option.