ArticleCureus2023
Chronic Penile Pain: A Poorly Researched and Managed Life-Debilitating Condition.
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- Clinical phenotypes and treatment patterns in men with chronic pelvic pain: a tertiary referral cohort.International urology and nephrology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Chronic penile pain is a complex clinical entity with limited diagnostic criteria and treatment options. Due to limited reporting of these cases, there are no clear clinical treatments and indications for when these patients present to the clinic. This case report will highlight the diagnostic challenges encountered and the subsequent management strategies employed while working up a patient with penile pain. We present a 37-year-old male with a six-year history of debilitating penile pain, urinary frequency, and urgency that is exacerbated by sexual arousal and touch. Initial evaluations attributed the symptoms to medication side effects, leading to medication changes. Despite multiple treatments, including gabapentin, solifenacin, vibegron, and a variety of specialist consultations, the patient's condition persisted. Neurological evaluation revealed pudendal neuropathy. Medical management with pudendal nerve blocks and gabapentin did not provide lasting relief, so surgical interventions were considered. Subsequent treatment with an InterStim II device (Medtronic Inc., Minneapolis, MN) initially resulted in significant symptom improvement. Unfortunately, at the seven-month follow-up, his pain returned. Further evaluation and additional treatment options are currently under consideration. This case report highlights the diagnostic complexity and limited treatment options for chronic penile pain. It suggests that sacral neuromodulation, although lacking long-term data, may offer temporary relief in cases refractory to medical therapy. Further research is needed to enhance our understanding and management of this challenging condition.
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