Kristene Whitmore

OBJECTIVES: Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) is a common source of chronic pelvic pain. The aim of this study was to determine the gynecologic comorbidities associated with bladder pain in the realm of chronic pelvic pai…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the role of gynecologic findings in Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) by reviewing current international guidelines and identifying relevant gynecologic co-morbidities. METHODS: This consensus stat…

BACKGROUND: Chronic pelvic pain syndrome is complex and involves multiple organ systems. The gynecological aspects of chronic pelvic pain syndrome can be divided into four different areas: intra-abdominal, vaginal, pelvic floor muscles and …

Introduction: Scant research exists on pain control for interstitial cystitis patients undergoing pelvic reconstructive surgery. Our aim was to compare the perioperative courses in patients with and without interstitial cystitis undergoing …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this trial is to compare patient-reported pain based on the sequence of the pelvic examination and to assess the relationship between pain during the examination and quality of life, self-esteem, and sexual functio…

AIMS: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is defined as a noncyclical pain that has duration of at least 6 months and can lead to decreased quality of life and physical performance. The pain can be attributed to problems in the pelvic organs and/or p…

INTRODUCTION: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of kenalog injection into Hunner's lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: All patients had cystoscopy and bladder hydrodistention with corticosteroid injection into Hunner's lesions over…

AIMS: Terms used in the field of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) are poorly defined and often confusing. An International Continence Society (ICS) Standard for Terminology in chronic pelvic pain syndromes (CPPS) has been developed with the aim of…

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The diagnosis and treatment of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) have moved away from targeting a specific organ to multifactorial and multidisciplinary individualized approach to treatment strategies. The purpose of this article…

PURPOSE: In this study we determined if there is an association of neuropathic pain with urinary, bowel and catastrophizing symptoms in women with bladder pain syndrome. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Female patients with a diagnosis of bladder pa…