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

Authors

J. Y. Fariello, Northwell Health
R. M. Moldwin, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine

Publication Date

2015

Journal Title

Transl Androl Urol

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.

Volume Number

4

Issue Number

6

Pages

643-52

Document Type

Article

EPub Date

2016/01/28

Status

Faculty, Northwell Researcher

Facility

School of Medicine; Northwell Health

Primary Department

Urology

PMID

26816866

DOI

10.3978/j.issn.2223-4683.2015.10.09