The Journal of urology

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: Our goal was to describe changes in bladder health, defined as "a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being related to bladder function that permits daily activities, adapts to short-term stressors, and allows optim…

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…

PURPOSE: We conducted a large-scale digital ethnographic analysis of anonymous online posts to capture the complete patient experience, knowledge and perceptions among women with stress urinary incontinence. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Online p…

PURPOSE: We investigated the relationship of painful bladder filling and urinary urgency to somatic and chronic pain symptoms in women with overactive bladder without an interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome diagnosis. MATERIALS AND …

PURPOSE: We explore the influence of co-occurring somatic illnesses on prevalent overactive bladder in women of premenopausal age. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data for the present study were derived from a nationwide survey on complex diseases …

PURPOSE: As part of the RICE (RAND Interstitial Cystitis Epidemiology) study, we developed validated case definitions to identify interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome in women and chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome in m…

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…

PURPOSE: The RAND Interstitial Cystitis Epidemiology survey estimated that 2.7% to 6.5% of United States women have urinary symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. We describe the demographic and…

PurposeBased on basic research findings an increase in chemokines and cytokines (CXCL-1 and 10, nerve growth factor and interleukin-6) is considered responsible for inflammation and afferent sensitization. In this cross-sectional study we t…

PURPOSE: To provide a clinical framework for the diagnosis and treatment of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic review of the literature using the MEDLINE® database (search dates 1/1/83-7/22/09)…

PURPOSE: Bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis is a poorly understood condition that can cause serious disability. We provide the first population based symptom prevalence estimate to our knowledge among United States adult females. …

Granulomatous disease of the testis may have a specific cause or it may be idiopathic. We found 3 specific agents as the cause of the disease in a retrospective review of 17 cases of granulomatous disease of the testis. Mycobacterium tuberc…

No AccessJournal of Urology1 Oct 1949Endometriosis of the Bladder1 W.L. Fitzgerald and Mark A.R. Kuhn W.L. FitzgeraldW.L. Fitzgerald More articles by this author and Mark A.R. KuhnMark A.R. Kuhn More articles by this author View All Author …

No AccessJournal of Urology1 May 1946Endometriosis of the Urinary Bladder with Report of a Case Eugene A. Ockuly and F.C. Helwig Eugene A. OckulyEugene A. Ockuly More articles by this author and F.C. HelwigF.C. Helwig More articles by this …