Interstitial Cystitis

Question 1

What are the 3 components/Symptoms of IC?

Answer 1

Pelvic pain, pressure in bladder, persistent urge to void

Question 2

True or False: There are no universally accepted diagnostic criteria

Answer 2

True

Question 3

True or False: IC affects men more than women

Answer 3

False

Question 4

What percentage of women diagnosed with endometriosis with also have a diagnosis of IC as well?

Answer 4

35-90%

Question 5

What percent of women who had a hysterectomy for CPP had persistent bladder pain consistent with IC?

Answer 5

80%

Question 6

What is the mean time from initial symptoms to full spectum IC?

Answer 6

2-5 years

Question 7

What are two symptom questionnaires used to diagnose IC patients?

Answer 7

Pressure Urgency Frequency (PUF) questionnaire, O’Leary Sant questionnaire

Question 8

True or false: Many women with IC have entry dyspareunia?

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the primary treatment for IC?

Answer 9

Dietary Modification

Question 10

What supplement can be taken to help with IC symptoms?

Answer 10

PreLief - Calcium glycerophosphate

Question 11

What pharmacologic treatment option has been shown to be effective for IC?

Answer 11

Elmiron

Question 12

What is the mechanism of Elmiron?

Answer 12

Acts to restore the integrity of the urothelial barrier

Question 13

How long must a patient use Elmiron before they see a benefit?

Answer 13

3 months

Question 14

What is the dose of Elmiron?

Answer 14

100 mg TID

Question 15

What is the most commonly prescribed TCA for IC?

Answer 15

Amitryptiline

Question 16

What are the most common findings on cysto for a patient with IC?

Answer 16

mucosal hemorrhages

Question 17

What medications are used in intravesical instillations for IC?

Answer 17

Heparin, Lidocaine, Sodium Bicarb