Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology
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J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol · Jun 2009
Interstitial cystitis is an etiology of chronic pelvic pain in young women.
The prevalence of interstitial cystitis (IC) in young women, especially in those 18 years old or younger, is not well defined. This case series was performed to investigate IC as a cause of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in young women. ⋯ The results of this study suggest that interstitial cystitis is an etiology of CPP in young women. Evaluation of the bladder as an origin of pelvic pain is warranted in young women with CPP and urinary frequency or dyspareunia.