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Interstitial cystitis and pelvic floor dysfunction: a comprehensive review.

J C Lukban1, J V Parkin, A S Holzberg

  • 1The Pelvic Floor Institute, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19146, USA. Jlukban@aol.com

Pain Medicine (Malden, Mass.)
|April 23, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Interstitial cystitis (IC), a condition causing urinary frequency, urgency, and pain, significantly impacts women's quality of life. This review covers IC's epidemiology, causes, diagnosis, and treatments, including pelvic floor dysfunction.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Gynecology
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic condition predominantly affecting women.
  • Symptoms include urinary frequency, urgency, and pelvic pain, severely impacting daily life.
  • Associated pelvic floor dysfunction is common in IC patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive literature review on interstitial cystitis.
  • To cover epidemiology, etiology, evaluation, and treatment modalities for IC.
  • To discuss the relationship between IC and pelvic floor dysfunction.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of existing research on interstitial cystitis.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on epidemiology, causes, diagnostic methods, and treatment options.

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  • Inclusion of research on associated pelvic floor dysfunction.

    • Main Results:

    • IC affects women disproportionately, presenting with significant urinary symptoms and pain.
    • A multifactorial etiology is suggested, requiring diverse diagnostic approaches.
    • Treatment strategies vary, often requiring a multimodal approach, and pelvic floor dysfunction is a key consideration.

    Conclusions:

    • Interstitial cystitis poses a significant challenge to quality of life due to its complex symptomology.
    • Effective management requires a thorough understanding of its epidemiology, etiology, and associated conditions like pelvic floor dysfunction.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate definitive causes and optimize treatment protocols for IC.