In this discussion, Minh N. Pham, an Assistant Professor of Urology at the University of North Carolina and author of a JAMA Review, dives deep into prostatitis, affecting about 9.3% of men. He explores both acute and chronic forms, emphasizing symptoms, risk factors, and important diagnostic methods. Pham highlights the complexities of managing chronic prostatitis, especially chronic pelvic pain syndrome, and addresses the controversies around antibiotic overuse in non-bacterial cases. Listeners gain insight into effective treatment strategies and the importance of accurate diagnosis.
