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Abstract
Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is a highly prevalent
condition of otherwise healthy adult males, and capable of
substantial morbidity. There has been a renewed interest in
the pathogenesis and natural history of the syndrome. An international
consensus on the definition of chronic prostatitis/CPPS and
use of a validated symptom index as an outcome measure now
allow comparison of research studies and support the clinician.
Recent insights into the pathogenesis will provide direction
for the urgent work that is needed to identify effective therapies
for this frustrating and frequently disabling condition.
