1. IC/BPS characterized by chronic pelvic pain.
2. Often underdiagnosed due to symptom overlap.
3. Common comorbid conditions: endometriosis, adenomyosis, vulvodynia, sexual dysfunction, overactive pelvic floor muscles.
4. Collaborative care enhances patient management.
5. Hormonal fluctuations affect symptoms severity.
6. Emotional factors like anxiety may exacerbate pelvic floor dysfunction.

Source: Neurourology and Urodynamics