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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Microbiology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (PBS) is a chronic condition with unknown causes and limited treatment options.
  • Recent research explores the urinary microbiome's potential role in PBS symptoms and severity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent studies investigating the urinary microbiome in interstitial cystitis/PBS.
  • To assess the association between urinary microbiota and interstitial cystitis/PBS.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of five studies published since 2017 comparing the urinary microbiome of female patients with interstitial cystitis/PBS to controls.
  • Consideration of methodological variations in urine collection, processing, and microbial detection.

Main Results:

  • The majority of studies (4/5) found no significant association between urinary microbiota composition and interstitial cystitis/PBS.
  • Methodological differences across studies may influence findings.

Conclusions:

  • Research into the urinary microbiome's role in lower urinary tract dysfunction, including interstitial cystitis/BPS, is in its early stages.
  • Current data on Lactobacillus's role in urinary tract health is inconclusive, necessitating further research.