Similarities between interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome and vulvodynia: implications for patient management

Transl Androl Urol. 2015 Dec;4(6):643-52. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2223-4683.2015.10.09.

Abstract

Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) and vulvodynia are chronic pain syndromes that appear to be intertwined from the perspectives of embryology, pathology and epidemiology. These associations may account for similar responses to various therapies.

Keywords: Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS); vulvodynia, urogenital sinus (UGS), treatments.

Publication types

  • Review