Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is a common cause of pelvic pain in men. It’s often called chronic nonbacterial prostatitis because it makes the prostate tender, but it isn’t caused by bacteria. Scientists don’t know why CPPS happens.

CPPS typically causes pelvic pain that comes and goes. Other symptoms include:

• pain in the lower back
• pain in the genitals (penis, testicles, anus)
• frequent urination
• pain that gets worse with prolonged sitting
• painful urination or bowel movements
• worsening pain during sex
• erectile dysfunction