The article discusses the psychological characteristics of the patient with chronic pelvic pain syndrome, in particular with its component urethral pain syndrome. The main specific personality traits inherent in such a patient are highlighted; the factors of development of chronic pelvic pain syndrome are determined, including psychological. Doctors were given recommendations for the management of such patients, in particular, the use of psychological scales and questionnaires directed at identifying markers and specific features.
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