Comorbidities of bladder pain syndrome in the context of the HITOP distress category: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionsWhile there is still need for studies focused on some of the comorbidities as well as on different care settings, the data already show that psychological comorbidities of the distress category play an important role in IC/BPS patients regarding suffering, QoL, and symptom severity, thus emphasizing the need for highly specialized interdisciplinary treatment.
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research