Wise Anderson Protocol: Stanford Study- Stress and CPPS

Dr. Rodney Anderson from the department of urology at Stanford University School of Medicine was the principle investigator in a study that looked at cortisol levels in men with pelvic pain. Dr. Anderson is one of the developers of the Wise-Anderson Protocol for pelvic pain. The study published in 2007 was titled, Psychometric Profiles and Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Function in Men With Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome - (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18207189). Purpose: Abnormal regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and diurnal cortisol rhythms are associated with several pain and chronic inflammation conditions. Chronic stress may have a role in the disorder of chronic prostatitis/ chronic pelvic pain syndrome… Results: Men with chronic pelvic pain syndrome had more perceived stress and anxiety than controls. Brief Symptom Index scores were significantly increased in all scales for chronic pelvic pain syndrome… Conclusions: Dysfunctional hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis function reflected in augmented awakening cortisol responses. Observations suggest variables in biopsychosocial interaction that suggest opportunities for neurophysiological study of relationships of stress and chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Learn More about the Wise-Anderson Protocol (formerly known as the Stanford Protocol) at: http://www.pelvicpainhelp.com/ Order "A Headache in the Pelvis" Here: http://amzn.to/1ALuzvk