Introduction In the development of terminology of the lower urinary tract, due to its increasing
complexity, the terminology for male lower urinary tract and pelvic floor symptoms and …

Definitive diagnosis and selection of effective treatment for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic
pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) are frustrations encountered frequently by urology care providers …

Introduction The terminology for female and male pelvic floor muscle (PFM) assessment has
expanded considerably since the first PFM function and dysfunction standardization of …

Aims The terminology of obstetric pelvic floor disorders should be defined and reported as
part of a wider clinically oriented consensus. Methods This Report combines the input of …

The present article is the abbreviated English translation of the Japanese guidelines for
male lower urinary tract symptoms and benign prostatic hyperplasia updated as of the end of …

Background Global consensus on the standardization of terminology for interstitial
cystitis/bladder pain syndrome is lacking and is in the formative stages. The Workshop on …

Objectives Bladder pain syndrome (BPS) is a debilitating condition which can be difficult to
diagnose and treat due to the lack of consensus on aetiology, definition, and management …

It is well established that lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), particularly urinary urgency
and incontinence, cause stress and anxiety for patients. However, there is mounting …

Bladder pain syndrome (BPS) is a chronic condition characterized by pelvic pain or pressure
which is perceived to be originating from the bladder, accompanied by one or more urinary …

Objective To provide evidence-based recommendations for the management of chronic
pelvic pain in females. Target Population This guideline is specific to pelvic pain in …