Chronic pelvic pain syndrome in men Long-lasting pelvic pain in men

The chronic pelvic pain syndrome in men refers to the presence of chronic pain, for a period greater than 3 months, that affects structures related to the pelvis.

It is often associated with urinary, sexual and gastrointestinal symptoms, which can lead to severe cognitive, behavioral, sexual and emotional disorders.

It may be associated with a specific and known disease (secondary chronic pelvic pain) or have no obvious cause identified (primary chronic pelvic pain).

Examples of possible causes include chronic prostatitis, musculoskeletal pain, neuropathic pain (as in the case of pudendal nerve compression), cancer pain and post-surgical pain.

The investigation involves the study of the syndrome in its various manifestations, in a process referred to as “phenotyping”, which allows it to be addressed in a directed way in its various aspects. Its underlying cause must always be researched and determined, although this is not always possible.

Chronic pelvic pain syndrome is often difficult to treat, requiring, in most cases, a multidisciplinary approach.