Publications by authors named "Kaylee Ferrara"
Prevalence and Clinical Correlates of Endometriosis in Patients With IC/BPS.
Urogynecology (Phila)
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a complex disorder that poses challenges in diagnosis and treatment, particularly when considering overlaps with conditions like endometriosis.
- A study involving 533 female patients found that 20.3% had concurrent endometriosis, which was linked to younger age and various nonurological symptoms such as chronic pelvic pain and fibromyalgia.
- The results suggest that recognizing endometriosis in IC/BPS patients could lead to more targeted treatments by addressing both bladder and systemic pain issues.
Symptomatic Autonomic Dysfunction in Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome.
Urogynecology (Phila)
October 2024
Importance: Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a highly prevalent condition with incompletely understood pathophysiology, especially in relation to the systemic symptoms experienced. The role of autonomic nervous system dysfunction in IC/BPS remains poorly understood.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between autonomic symptom severity and clinical characteristics of patients with IC/BPS.