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  • Urology
  • Gynecology
  • Sexual Medicine

Background:

  • Interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as bladder pain syndrome (BPS), is a chronic condition causing pelvic pain, urgency, and frequency, predominantly affecting women.
  • Sexual dysfunction, including dyspareunia, altered libido, and reduced orgasm frequency, is a common and distressing symptom for female IC/BPS patients, negatively impacting quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between IC/BPS and sexual dysfunction.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of IC/BPS treatments on improving sexual dysfunction.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was performed using PubMed/Medline and EMBASE.
  • Keywords included "interstitial cystitis", "sexual dysfunction", and "bladder pain syndrome".

Main Results:

  • Multiple studies confirm a link between IC/BPS and sexual dysfunction.
  • Limited research indicates that oral or intravesical treatments for IC/BPS may lead to significant improvements in sexual function.

Conclusions:

  • Existing studies suggest IC/BPS treatments can improve sexual function, but direct comparisons are hindered by varied methodologies.
  • Further randomized controlled trials are necessary to validate these findings and compare the efficacy of different treatment modalities on sexual functioning in IC/BPS patients.