title: Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome: management of the pain disorder: a urogynecology perspective.
abstract: Our understanding of interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/BPS) has evolved with the advancements in our understanding of visceral pain syndromes. The concept of IC/BPS as a visceral pain disorder is used as a model to base a targeted approach to the management of patients with IC/BPS. Guidelines for the treatment of both the bladder and nonbladder pain disorders are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: The Urogynecology Center, Overland Park, KS 66215, USA. cwbutrick@gmail.com
authors.forename: Charles W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Butrick
mesh_terms: D018856:Cystitis, Interstitial / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D059408:Pain Management