Chronic Prostatitis and Male Pelvic Pain Syndromes

Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is a complex and often debilitating condition. Symptoms include pelvic discomfort, urinary disturbances, and sexual dysfunction.

The etiology is multifactorial, involving inflammatory, neuromuscular, and psychological factors. Diagnosis is primarily clinical after excluding infection.

Multimodal treatment approaches—including alpha-blockers, erotic anti-inflammatory agents, pelvic floor physiotherapy, and psychological interventions—yield improved symptom control.