Review of intravesical therapies for bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis

Kristina Cvach, Anna Rosamilia, Kristina Cvach, Anna Rosamilia

Abstract

Bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC) is a chronic pain condition characterised by urinary frequency, urgency and pain or discomfort which the patient attributes to the bladder. It is a complex condition to manage and treat and requires a multi-disciplinary and multi-modal approach. As well as lifestyle and behavioural modifications, physical therapy and oral medications, intravesical treatments can be used in the treatment algorithm for BPS/IC. A number of intravesical agents are reviewed in this paper along with the available evidence for their use.

Keywords: Bladder pain syndrome (BPS); instillation therapy; interstitial cystitis (IC); intravesical therapy.

Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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