A number of mechanisms have been proposed to explain the etiology and pathogenesis of prostatitis. Some, such as a microbiologic cause, clearly explain the pathogenesis of certain categories, such as ...

Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) and prostatitis represent a complex spectrum of disorders characterised by persistent discomfort, inflammation and urinary dysfunction. While they may share ...

A randomized controlled trial has questioned the widespread use of the α-blocker alfuzosin as an empirical treatment for chronic prostatitis–chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Instead, only a small ...

The prostate is a small gland that plays an important role in male reproductive anatomy. Prostate problems can have a range of causes, including prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and prostate ...

Prostatitis, or inflammation of the prostate, is more common than you might think -- it accounts for roughly two million doctor visits every year. The troubling symptoms include burning or painful ...