Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a medical condition that leads to painful bladder syndrome as it is a chronic disease that results in recurring discomfort or pain in the bladder and pelvic region. This condition can be of two types: Non-Ulcerative (90% of IC cases) and Ulcerative (5%-10% of IC cases). The exact cause of interstitial cystitis is unknown, but researchers believe that many factors are at play which may contribute to the development of the condition like Bladder trauma, Bladder overdistention, Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, Bacterial infection (cystitis), etc. Damage to the bladder wall allows particles in the urine, such as potassium, to leak into the bla...