Interstitial cystitis (also known as painful bladder syndrome) is a chronic, painful bladder condition of uncertain etiology. The pelvic pain in interstitial cystitis is classically exacerbated by bladder filling and relieved by voiding. The onset of the symptoms is typically gradual, and the symptoms wors
Empiric antibiotic therapy is initiated in pregnant patients who have dysuria, urinary frequency, and a urinalysis consistent with acute cystitis. A urine culture is p
Recurrent UTIs are a common problem in otherwise healthy young adult females, however there is no evidence that they lead to other health problems such as hypertension in the absence of underlying anatomic abnormalities.
Behavioral interventions such as postcoital voiding and increased intake of cranberry juice may help to decrease the risk of UTIs in some women
Urethral diverticulum typically presents with dysuria, postvoid dribbling, dyspareunia, and an anterior vaginal mass. The diverticulum is a herniation of the urethral mucosa through the muscle wall into t