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Chapter 42 - Evidence-Based Management of Chronic Orchialgia and Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

from Section 5 - Medical and Surgical Management of Issues of Male Health

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 December 2023

By
Sharon P. Lo  and
Kelli X. Gross
Edited by
Douglas T. Carrell ,
Alexander W. Pastuszak  and
James M. Hotaling
Douglas T. Carrell
Affiliation:
Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine
Alexander W. Pastuszak
Affiliation:
University of Utah
James M. Hotaling
Affiliation:
Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine
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Summary

Chronic pain genital pain in men generally falls into chronic testicular pain or chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain (CP/CPPS), which has considerable overlap. This is a common complaint, but the etiology, treatment, and response to treatment vary widely. There is still a paucity of high-quality data regarding chronic orchialgia and CP/CPPS, but a widening variety of treatment options is coming to light. We review the etiology and treatment options.

Keywords

male chronic testicular painchronic orchialgiamicroscopic spermatic cord denervationCP/CPPSchronic prostatitischronic pelvic pain syndrome
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Men's Reproductive and Sexual Health Throughout the Lifespan
An Integrated Approach to Fertility, Sexual Function, and Vitality
 , pp. 329 - 336
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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