Abstract < /h3 > < p class= " a-plus-plus " > Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is defined as pain perceived within the structures of the male or female pelvis of at least 6-month duration. The management of CPPS in both men and women poses a challenge to both the clinician and the patient. Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) is known to block the release of neurotransm..."> Abstract < /h3 > < p class= " a-plus-plus " > Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is defined as pain perceived within the structures of the male or female pelvis of at least 6-month duration. The management of CPPS in both men and women poses a challenge to both the clinician and the patient. Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) is known to block the release of neurotransm..." /> Abstract < /h3 > < p class= " a-plus-plus " > Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is defined as pain perceived within the structures of the male or female pelvis of at least 6-month duration. The management of CPPS in both men and women poses a challenge to both the clinician and the patient. Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) is known to block the release of neurotransm..." />

Botulinum Toxin A: Evolving Treatment Strategies for the Chronic Pelvic Pain Patient

< h3 class= " a-plus-plus " > Abstract < /h3 > < p class= " a-plus-plus " > Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is defined as pain perceived within the structures of the male or female pelvis of at least 6-month duration. The management of CPPS in both men and women poses a challenge to both the clinician and the patient. Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) is known to block the release of neurotransmitters at the neuromuscular junction but also appears to have anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects. BoNT-A has been used for over two decades to treat conditions associated with pathological muscle hyperactivity. There is emerging evidence that BoNT-A may play a role in treating CPPS when alternate treatments and more conservative measures have been ineffective. Moving forward, well-designed clinical trials are needed to further investigate the utility of BoNT-A use in the treatment of CPPS. < /p >
Source: Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research