Moldwin R

OBJECTIVE: To develop a consensus on diagnostic criteria for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A subcommittee was identified based on expertise in IC/BPS diagnostic criteria. An outline was genera…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a heterogenous symptom syndrome. Patients are often misdiagnosed, and current treatment algorithms do not promote an individualized approach to care. This lat…

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Although allusions to the importance of a good physician-patient relationship are present throughout the interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) literature, qualitative analysis of patients' perspec…

INTRODUCTION: Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a chronic pelvic pain condition with critical symptoms of urinary urgency and frequency, persistent bladder-related pain, and reduced quality of life. Poor-quality sleep …

PURPOSE: We sought to systematically review and summarize the peer-reviewed literature on urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome flares, including their terminology, manifestation, perceived triggers, management and prevention strategies, im…

PURPOSE: Prior studies suggest that certain foods exacerbate interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome symptoms. However, these studies were limited in size and demographics. We assessed the presence of diet sensitivities among patients w…

PURPOSE: Of women with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome and men with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome 85% have concomitant pelvic floor muscle tenderness (PFT). The significance of this finding is incompletely und…

INTRODUCTION: Evidence-based psychological strategies are being used as clinicians look for helpful interventions for patients diagnosed with the enigmatic chronic urological pelvic pain condition of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndr…