Individuals with endometriosis are at higher risk for developing bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis.

‘The risk for developing BPS/IC was 4.4 times higher for individuals with endometriosis compared to controls.’

BPS/IC is a chronic pain syndrome of unknown etiology and its successful treatment has been a challenge. 




"BPS/IC affects the quality of life of patients, and early detection and intervention might lead to better treatment results," said co-author Dr. Shiu-Dong Chung, of Far Eastern Memorial Hospital and Yuan-Ze University, in Taiwan. "This study reminds patients and physicians that endometriosis might be associated with BPS/IC."
Source-Eurekalert