Sharon Whelchel Thompson is the newest member of the PelvicSanity team; with her strong orthopedic background and pelvic floor training...

There is a great deal of confusion between chronic prostatitis and interstitial cystitis. They have very similar symptoms, diagnostic criteria, food triggers, and treatments. So are they the same condition, or is there any difference between the two? Just as importantly, are there any practical differences in symptoms, diagnosis, or treatment? Symptoms Both interstitial cystitis (IC) and chronic prostatitis (CP) are characterized by chronic pelvic pain and urinary symptoms

Surgeries generally follow a predictable pattern. The surgeon operates, removing or repairing the problem. The patient allows the...

"To me, hope is informed optimism" -Michael J. Fox This quote, characterizing hope as informed optimism, is one of our favorites here at...

Diagnosing interstitial cystitis can be difficult, and it often takes patients years to be correctly diagnosed. IC remains a condition...

"Is interstitial cystitis genetic" is a question we get asked a lot. Many people have noticed that IC runs in their family, or remember...

Meditate? To help relieve physical IC pain? You must be joking! Many patients with IC begin their journey by being told that their...

We're so excited to be joined by Carin Willis, a tireless advocate for pelvic pain patients and the founder of Bridge for Pelvic Pain. ...

We're so excited to be joined by Carin Willis, a tireless advocate for pelvic pain patients and the founder of Bridge for Pelvic Pain. ...