Urologic Specialists of Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Tulsa, OK, USA.

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Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects about 15% of female adults in the United States. The source of this pain in many women is the bladder, specifically interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS). Despite the frequent occurrence of IC/PBS as a cause of CPP, there currently are no universally accepted guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of this disorder, and, consequently, many patients do not receive appropriate treatment in a timely manner. In an effort to develop a rational way to diagnose and treat patients with CPP, a panel of leaders in urology, gynecology, urogynecology and general women's health met to review recent literature, reach consensus and formulate 2 algorithms, one for diagnosing and the other for managing IC/PBS. This article reflects the results of that meeting.

Written by:
Forrest JB, Mishell DR Jr.   Are you the author?

Reference:
J Reprod Med. 2009 Jan;54(1):3-14.

PubMed Abstract
PMID:19263874

UroToday.com IC/PBS/BPS Section

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