Chronic prostatitis (chronic pelvic pain syndrome in men)

The clinical presentation of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) in men depends on numerous factors and consequently the clinical course is variable, but in some patients it can persist for many years. Like many other chronic pain disorders, CP/CPPS can wax and wane with periods when symptoms deteriorate, often having a significantly negative impact on patients’ quality of life.[104]McNaughton Collins M, Pontari MA, O'Leary MP, et al. Quality of life is impaired in men with chronic prostatitis: the Chronic Prostatitis Collaborative Research Network. J Gen Intern Med. 2001 Oct;16(10):656-62. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11679032?tool=bestpractice.com