Interstitial Cystitis (IC)/Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS) is a non-infectious bladder condition where you have pelvic pain and problems peeing.
Symptoms of IC/BPS
- Pelvic pain
- A persistent, urgent need to urinate
- Frequent urination with smaller volumes of urine
- Pain or discomfort while the bladder fills
- Pain during sex
- Waking up several times during the night to pee
Living with IC/BPS often has significant physical and emotional impacts. It can make it hard to walk/sit, socialise, work, have sex, and exercise, significantly affecting a person's quality of life.
