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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Pain Management
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Overactive bladder with pain, known as interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS), is a common and challenging condition.
  • Diagnosis and treatment of IC/BPS present significant difficulties for both patients and clinicians.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review established and emerging therapies for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS).
  • To present a systematic approach to patient management using the UPOINT clinical phenotyping template.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of non-medication, oral, intravesical, and surgical treatments for IC/BPS.
  • Application of the UPOINT (Urinary, Psychosocial, Organ-specific, Neurologic, Endocrine, Deficiencies) system for patient phenotyping and treatment guidance.

Main Results:

  • Various treatment modalities exist for IC/BPS, ranging from conservative measures to surgical interventions.
  • The UPOINT system provides a structured framework for tailoring treatment to individual patient phenotypes.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of IC/BPS requires a multimodal approach considering patient-specific factors.
  • The UPOINT phenotyping template aids in developing personalized treatment strategies for IC/BPS.