Impact on quality of life

The symptoms can be very distressing and impact significantly on quality of life.^{4, 8}

Sleep Problems

have suffered from sleep problems at some point

Depression

have suffered from depression at some point

Affected social life

said BPS/IC has an effect on their social life

Affected travel

said affects their travel/holiday plans

Mood

said BPS/IC has an effect on their general mood

Intimacy problems

have experienced problems with intimacy with their partner

Extracted from the Cystitis and Overactive Bladder (COB) Survey carried out who had a diagnosis of BPS/IC (2009). The survey achieved 830 respondents.

4. Fiander N. Painful bladder syndrome and interstitial cystitis: treatment options. Br J Nurs. 2013;22(9):S26, S8-33. 8. The Cystitis and Overactive Bladder (COB) Foundation. COB Foundation Survey. 2009.