NIH R01 · 2025
Summary Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) is a debilitating disease of unknown etiology that affects millions, with an estimated 2.7-6.3% of women, who are disproportionately affected, meeting the diagnostic criteria. IC/BPS is characterized by persistent pelvic pain, pressure, or discomfort arising from the urinary tract and is accompanied by increased urgency and frequency of urination. These symptoms are highly disruptive to everyday life, and current treatments fail to address the underlying causes of IC/BPS, which remain enigmatic. Pain management is an essential aspect of treatment, and incorporates opioid-based analgesia in 28% of patients within a month of…
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