The Pelvic Pain Clinic

18/11/2025

This week is antibiotic awareness week. Did you know that??
This is a short video from my colleague and former patient David discussing the role of antibiotics in the treatment of Prostatitis.
Is it time for a change?????

In recognition of Antibiotic Awareness Week, David from Pelvic Pain Matters shares an honest and eye-opening account of his 8-year journey with prostatitis/C...

06/10/2025

Have you taken Fluoroquinolones for the treatment of CPPS/CP? Your help is needed to reach 100 responses in our survey..
18-24 November 2025 marks World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week — a global effort to raise awareness about the impact of antimicrobial resistance on health and treatment outcomes.

We must also acknowledge the real-world consequences of antibiotic side effects, particularly in the treatment of CPPS and prostatitis. The side effects of antibiotics like fluoroquinolones (Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin) can be severe and sometimes life-altering.

Here’s where you come in:

We’re running a short, anonymous survey to gather real-world data on how these antibiotics impact those living with chronic pelvic pain.

Your voice matters. Every response is a step closer to better, safer patient care

I am looking for 100 responses please gents. So far, I have had 44. Can we make this 100???

🔗 Click the link to take the survey -
[https://lnkd.in/e-9xRMm8](https://lnkd.in/e-9xRMm8)

Together, we can make a difference in the global fight against AMR and help shape safer practices for treating chronic conditions.

02/10/2025

How much is CPPS/Prostatitis holding you back in life?

On Friday 10th October at 9.30am BST I am hosting a live Q&A with a former patient where you can ask him anything you like about his recovery!

This has never been done before, anywhere for male pelvic pain...

This is the first of many events we will now be hosting, bringing you hope, optimism and a chance to connect with others in the same boat as you.

🔔 Don’t give up.

So many people feel like recovery is impossible — but it’s not. Join this free event to learn, ask questions, and hear from someone who made it through.

👉 Register here -
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3717591423710/WN_B7RzMOZwQRS2UQjbTZhLaA

30/09/2025

How easy is it to lose faith when dealing with chronic pelvic pain? To think "I'm never going to recover from this. This is just my life now."
We get it. We've been there.
That's why we're hosting a completely free live event with a former patient who's come out the other side.
Friday, 10th October at 9:30 AM (London time)
He will share his recovery journey and answer your questions live. No sales pitch. Just real talk from someone who truly understands what you're going through.
REGISTER HERE - https://us02web.zoom.us/.../291.../WN_B7RzMOZwQRS2UQjbTZhLaA
Recovery is possible. We know because we've done it!

29/09/2025

Are you or someone you know struggling with Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS) or chronic prostatitis? Feeling stuck and unsure where to turn? You’re invited to a completely free live event designed to bring hope, clarity, and real-world answers.
On Friday, 10th October at 9:30 AM (London time), join Karl Monahan, men’s pelvic health specialist and co-founder of Pelvic Pain Matters, for a powerful live session where you'll hear directly from not one — but two former patients who have recovered from CPPS.
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🧠 What You’ll Learn
✅ The lived experience of recovery from chronic pelvic pain
✅ What worked — and what didn’t — on the path to healing
✅ Your chance to ask questions live or submit them in advance
✅ Hosted by Karl Monahan, alongside recovered patients David and another guest
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🗓️ Event Details
📅 Date: Friday, 10th October
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM (London, UK Time)
💬 Where: Online (link below)
🎟️ Cost: 100% Free
This event is for men living with pelvic pain, prostatitis, or unexplained urogenital symptoms who are looking for real answers from those who’ve been through it — and come out the other side.
Sign up for the event here - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2917591424854/WN_B7RzMOZwQRS2UQjbTZhLaA

Check out this video for more info.

Join Jensen live as he shares his personal journey from debilitating chronic pelvic pain to complete recovery. Learn how he overcame CPPS and reclaimed his life after feeling hopeless. This free session includes a live Q&A where you can ask questions directly to someone who truly understands your st...

26/09/2025

Currently the medical model for supporting men with Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis is failing. Men are left feeling abandoned, unheard, dismissed and without any hope.
This is not good enough.
The burden and despair this leaves patients with is destroying lives with many men having suicidal thoughts and ideation.

Something is coming that will change how men with CPPS get the support, care and guidance they need...

Pelvic Pain Matters will be launching an exciting new support platform next month..

Patients - What would ideal CPPS support look like for you?
Clinicians - Where are the holes in your current practice to support these men?

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20/09/2025

Patients, clinicians and loved ones of patients.
We need change, we need greater support, we need a different model to help support this under recognised population of men. This has gone on for too long now!

18/09/2025

The vast majority of men with CPPS feel isolated in their recovery.
We've been working on something to change that.
For over 20 years, we've helped hundreds of men overcome chronic pelvic pain through our programmes. But we keep hearing the same thing: "What about the time in between? What about when I need support right now?"
Traditional CPPS support often means:
❌ 6-month waiting lists
❌ Expensive one-to-one sessions
❌ Going it alone between appointments
❌ Feeling like you're the only one
Recovery shouldn't be this hard to access.
Something is coming that will change how men with CPPS get the support they need...
What would ideal CPPS support look like for you?

18/09/2025

Are you a man suffering from CPPS or Prostatitis?
A new kind of support is on the horizon. Here at Pelvic Pain Matters, we have been working on something exciting.... details coming soon.
Follow to be the first to find out
Recovery shouldn't feel so isolating. You shouldn't have to navigate this journey alone, waiting months between appointments or programmes, wondering if you're the only one experiencing these symptoms.
What if there was a different way?
What's been your biggest challenge in getting the support you need?
Share in the comments below. 👇

Are you a man suffering from CPPS or Prostatitis?

A new kind of support is on the horizon. Here at Pelvic Pain Matters, we have been working on something exciting.... details coming soon.

Follow to be the first to find out

Recovery shouldn't feel so isolating. You shouldn't have to navigate this journey alone, waiting months between appointments or programmes, wondering if you're the only one experiencing these symptoms.

What if there was a different way?

What's been your biggest challenge in getting the support you need?

Share in the comments below. 👇

22/07/2025

I will be sharing some of the testimonials I have been lucky enough to receive from my patients. It is always incredibly humbling to work with someone who finds them self suffering from pelvic pain:

""I first met up with Karl in early 2020 just before we headed into lockdown and our collective worlds were turned upside down. During our time together, what I grew to value about Karl was the sense of calm that emanated from him in every session, his humour, empathy and ability to be fully alert and present, to actively listen and ask the right questions throughout. Without it ever seeming harsh, there was a rigour and clarity to Karl's approach which was reassuring and helped build trust. He quickly tuned into and responded to my own particular challenges with chronic pelvic pain which likely speaks to his adaptability with every patient and 'no one size fits all' approach. Not only did he provide a wealth of emotional support (especially when you didn't feel like confiding to family and friends) he worked with me to find very practical and empowering ways to help me manage and ease my chronic symptoms over time - and get better. I can't thank Karl enough for his help - especially during the dark days of Covid. No matter what situation I found myself in he would always pull from his sizeable toolkit (built up through years of experience) a strategy to help - whether it be with diet, exercise, mood, managing work, friends, family or the challenges of travel. Karl is a very gifted and experienced practitioner and one of life's healers. For anybody suffering from chronic pelvic pain I would strongly encourage them to get in touch with Karl to help support them on their path to recovery. I couldn't have had a better enabler and guide than Karl to help me on my own personal path."

Nick B