Prevalence of Symptoms of Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis Among Adult Females in the United States

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Sandra H. Berry · RAND Corporation

Marc N. Elliott · RAND Corporation

Marika J Suttorp · RAND Corporation

Laura M. Bogart · Boston Children's Museum

Michael A. Stoto · Georgetown University

Paul W. Eggers · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Leroy M. Nyberg

Abstract

Bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis symptoms are widespread among United States women and associated with considerable disability. These results suggest bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis may be underdiagnosed.

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Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research Pelvic floor disorders treatments Urinary Tract Infections Management

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Published in: The Journal of Urology

Volume 186, Issue 2, pp. 540-544

DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2011.03.132

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Prevalence of Symptoms of Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis Among Adult Females in the United States

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