Urology
Urological Conditions
Interstitial Cystitis
Symptoms
The symptoms of interstitial cystitis (IC) vary from person to person and even the same person may have different symptoms at different times. Sometimes symptoms simply go away by themselves; sometimes they return after a while. Often, women's symptoms worsen during menstruation. In general, symptoms range from mild discomfort, pressure, tenderness to intense pain in the bladder and surrounding pelvic area. Other possible symptoms include: