Psychometric Profiles and HPA Axis Function in Men with Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS)

摘要

PurposeAbnormal regulation of the HPA axis and diurnal cortisol rhythms are associated with several pain and chronic inflammatory conditions. Chronic stress may play a role in the disorder of CP/CPPS related to initiation or exacerbation of the syndrome. We tested the hypothesis that men with CPPS have associated disturbances in psychosocial profiles and HPA axis function.