What is Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome? Back in 2009, the Society for Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU) defined IC/BPS as “an unpleasant sensation (pain, pressure, discomfort) perceived to be related to the urinary bladder, associated with lower urinary tract symptoms for more than six weeks, in the absence of infection or other […]
Dear Urologist, This is a subject that Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome patients, have been meaning to discuss with you for some time now, but your medical authority can be more intimidating than you think. I am also unsure if you are aware just how much power you surprisingly hold and to what extent you affect […]
Ask any woman about her personal experience with pain and healthcare, and it is likely that you will hear stories like mine. In my teens, I dealt a lot of pelvic pain and chronic urinary tract infections. You can read more about my story, here. No matter how much I tried to prevent pain or […]
