Subject Area
Urology
Article Type
Review Article
Abstract
Background Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS) in males is a multifactorial clinical syndrome with significant impact on quality of life (QoL). Objective To explore the link between psychological stress and chronic pelvic pain in males through reviewing the relevant articles in CPPS literature. Review summary CPPS in males is a complex condition marked by persistent pelvic pain, urinary symptoms, and sexual dysfunction without identifiable infection or pathology. Its unclear etiology and significant impact on quality of life make it a challenging clinical problem. Growing evidence suggests that psychological stress plays a key role in symptom onset and persistence by affecting autonomic function, pain perception, and pelvic floor muscle activity. This has shifted clinical management toward a biopsychosocial approach, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary care that addresses both physical and psychological factors. Conclusion CPPS in males is associated with psychological comorbidities as stress and anxiety. Therefore, it is important to follow the bio-psychosocial approach during evaluation to achieve proper management.
Recommended Citation
Farah, Abdinur Jama; Abdulhalem, Mohammed Hegazy; El-bahaey, Wafaa Abdel-hakim; and Hefnawy, Ahmed Sobhy El
(2025)
"The Association between Stress-related disorders and Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome in males: A Narrative Review,"
Mansoura Medical Journal: Vol. 54
:
Iss.
4
, Article 13.
Available at:
https://doi.org/10.58775/2735-3990.1469
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