Varicocele and hemorrhoids

A higher prevalence of varicocele (=varicose veins in the scrotum) has been found in “chronic prostatitis syndrome” (sorry the category is from the study, but I guess NIH-III can be assumed) patients. About 15% were affected compared to 5% of the asymptomatic controls.(1-2)

CPPS, kroniskt bäckenbottensmärtsyndrom, kronisk abakteriell prostatit, NIHIIIb, miktionsfysiologi, miktion, urodynamic findings, varicocele, hemorrhoids.
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(1) Pavone C, Caldarera E, Liberti P et al. Correlation between chronic prostatitis syndrome and pelvic venous disease: a survey of 2554 urologic outpatients. Eur Urol 37(4):400-403 2000
(2) Lotti F, Corona G, Mancini M, Biagini C, Colpi GM, Innocenti SD, Filimberti E, Gacci M, Krausz C, Sforza A, Forti G, Mannucci E, Maggi M. The Association between Varicocele, Premature Ejaculation and Prostatitis Symptoms: Possible Mechanisms. J Sex Med. 2009 Aug 11. [Epub ahead of print]