Abstract

Aim In this study, the effect of three different treatment protocols on the type 3 chronic prostatitis was evaluated. In addition to our knowledge, the comparative studies which related CPPS are limited in Turkish literature. Material and Methods Between January 2004 and December 2008 a total of 87 male patients with diagnosed of type 3 chronic prostatitis, were evaluated in our clinic. According to treatment protocols patients with type 3 chronic prostatitis, were randomized into three groups as fallows group 1; antibiotic+antiinflammatory+α-blocker, group 2; α-blocker and group 3; antibiotic+antiinflammatory. Pretreatment and post treatment results were compared. Results The mean age of all patients was 34.14±7.68 years. The mean age of the patients was 34.13±7.39 years, 34.76±7.99 years, and 33.72±8.25 years in group 1, group 2 and group 3, respectively (p>0.05). While the improvement rates after treatment was detected 68% in group 1, these rates were found as 35.3% and 52% in group 2 and group 3, respectively. This difference was statitistically significant in combined group when compared to other groups (p=0.047). Conclusion Although alternative treatment researches have still been continue in type 3 chronic prostatitis which consist of 90-95% of all prostatitis. It is seen that combined treatment is beneficial. However, studies in larger, randomized and controlled series are needed to prove the effect of treatment on type 3 chronic prostatitis.

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