From the reviews: "The book is most suitable for medical practitioners who encounter patients with BPS in their practice and participate in their treatment. ... Medical practitioners who diagnose and treat patients with BPS should look to this condensed book for a thorough overview of the condition. It provides an up-to-date discussion of the background of IC/BPS, pathophysiology of the syndrome, and proper diagnosis and treatment. Overall, it is a detailed resource for practitioners looking to improve their understanding and management of patients with BPS." (Alana M. Murphy, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2013) "This new book provides a comprehensive update on the pathophysiology, epidemiology, terminology, evaluation and treatment of patients with IC/BPS. ... While intended as a guide for clinicians, patients will have no problems in reading this text. The book includes many interesting topics that have not really been considered before ... . this book particularly comprehensive and a valuable aid to anyone treating this complex group of patients." (International Painful Bladder Foundation, Issue 32, February, 2013)

• Preface.- Chapter 1.Historical Perspective.- Chapter 2.Epidemiology.- Chapter 3.Diagnostic Criteria, Classification, and Nomenclature for Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS).- Part One.Pathophysiology.- Chapter 4.Clinical Pathophysiology and Molecular Biology of the Urothelium and the GAG  Layer.- Chapter 5.Mast Cell and Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 6.Neurophysiology of Pelvic Pain Mechanisms.- Chapter 7.Syndromes Associated with Bladder Pain Syndrome as Clues to its Pathogenesis.- Part Two.Clinical Presentations.- Chapter 8.Bladder Pain Syndrome - Clinical Presentation.- Chapter 9.Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS).- Chapter 10.Psychosocial Risk Factors and Patient Outcomes for Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 11.Bladder Pain Syndrome and Sexuality.- Part Three.Diagnosis.- Chapter 12.Symptoms of Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 13.Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis of Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 14.Urine Biomarkers and Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 15.Cystoscopy and Hydrodistension in the Diagnosis of Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 16.Biopsy Retrieval, Tissue Handling, Morphology and Histopathological Characteristics.- Chapter 17.Urodynamics in BPS.- Part Four.Therapy.- Chapter 18.Complementary and Alternative Medical Treatments of Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 19.Diet and Its Role in Bladder Pain Syndrome and Co-Morbid Conditions.- Chapter 20.Physiotherapy.- Chapter 21.Oral Therapy for Bladder Pain Syndrome Directed at the Bladder.- Chapter 22.Pain Treatment in Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 23.Intravesical Therapy.- Chapter 24.Hydrodistention, Transurethral Resection and other Ablative Techniques in the Treatment of Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 25.Botulinum Toxin Treatment in Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 26.Neurostimulation for Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 27.Bladder Augmentation, Urinary Diversion and Cystectomy in Patients with Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Part Five.Patient Perspective.- Chapter 28.A Patient Perspective.-Chapter 29.Exploratory Research on the Social Costs and Care for Patients with Bladder Pain Syndrome / Interstitial Cystitis.

From the reviews: "The book is most suitable for medical practitioners who encounter patients with BPS in their practice and participate in their treatment. ... Medical practitioners who diagnose and treat patients with BPS should look to this condensed book for a thorough overview of the condition. It provides an up-to-date discussion of the background of IC/BPS, pathophysiology of the syndrome, and proper diagnosis and treatment. Overall, it is a detailed resource for practitioners looking to improve their understanding and management of patients with BPS." (Alana M. Murphy, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2013) "This new book provides a comprehensive update on the pathophysiology, epidemiology, terminology, evaluation and treatment of patients with IC/BPS. ... While intended as a guide for clinicians, patients will have no problems in reading this text. The book includes many interesting topics that have not really been considered before ... . this book particularly comprehensive and a valuable aid to anyone treating this complex group of patients." (International Painful Bladder Foundation, Issue 32, February, 2013)

• Preface.- Chapter 1.Historical Perspective.- Chapter 2.Epidemiology.- Chapter 3.Diagnostic Criteria, Classification, and Nomenclature for Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS).- Part One.Pathophysiology.- Chapter 4.Clinical Pathophysiology and Molecular Biology of the Urothelium and the GAG  Layer.- Chapter 5.Mast Cell and Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 6.Neurophysiology of Pelvic Pain Mechanisms.- Chapter 7.Syndromes Associated with Bladder Pain Syndrome as Clues to its Pathogenesis.- Part Two.Clinical Presentations.- Chapter 8.Bladder Pain Syndrome - Clinical Presentation.- Chapter 9.Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS).- Chapter 10.Psychosocial Risk Factors and Patient Outcomes for Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 11.Bladder Pain Syndrome and Sexuality.- Part Three.Diagnosis.- Chapter 12.Symptoms of Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 13.Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis of Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 14.Urine Biomarkers and Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 15.Cystoscopy and Hydrodistension in the Diagnosis of Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 16.Biopsy Retrieval, Tissue Handling, Morphology and Histopathological Characteristics.- Chapter 17.Urodynamics in BPS.- Part Four.Therapy.- Chapter 18.Complementary and Alternative Medical Treatments of Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 19.Diet and Its Role in Bladder Pain Syndrome and Co-Morbid Conditions.- Chapter 20.Physiotherapy.- Chapter 21.Oral Therapy for Bladder Pain Syndrome Directed at the Bladder.- Chapter 22.Pain Treatment in Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 23.Intravesical Therapy.- Chapter 24.Hydrodistention, Transurethral Resection and other Ablative Techniques in the Treatment of Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 25.Botulinum Toxin Treatment in Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 26.Neurostimulation for Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 27.Bladder Augmentation, Urinary Diversion and Cystectomy in Patients with Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Part Five.Patient Perspective.- Chapter 28.A Patient Perspective.-Chapter 29.Exploratory Research on the Social Costs and Care for Patients with Bladder Pain Syndrome / Interstitial Cystitis.

From the reviews: "The book is most suitable for medical practitioners who encounter patients with BPS in their practice and participate in their treatment. ... Medical practitioners who diagnose and treat patients with BPS should look to this condensed book for a thorough overview of the condition. It provides an up-to-date discussion of the background of IC/BPS, pathophysiology of the syndrome, and proper diagnosis and treatment. Overall, it is a detailed resource for practitioners looking to improve their understanding and management of patients with BPS." (Alana M. Murphy, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2013) "This new book provides a comprehensive update on the pathophysiology, epidemiology, terminology, evaluation and treatment of patients with IC/BPS. ... While intended as a guide for clinicians, patients will have no problems in reading this text. The book includes many interesting topics that have not really been considered before ... . this book particularly comprehensive and a valuable aid to anyone treating this complex group of patients." (International Painful Bladder Foundation, Issue 32, February, 2013)

• Preface.- Chapter 1.Historical Perspective.- Chapter 2.Epidemiology.- Chapter 3.Diagnostic Criteria, Classification, and Nomenclature for Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS).- Part One.Pathophysiology.- Chapter 4.Clinical Pathophysiology and Molecular Biology of the Urothelium and the GAG  Layer.- Chapter 5.Mast Cell and Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 6.Neurophysiology of Pelvic Pain Mechanisms.- Chapter 7.Syndromes Associated with Bladder Pain Syndrome as Clues to its Pathogenesis.- Part Two.Clinical Presentations.- Chapter 8.Bladder Pain Syndrome - Clinical Presentation.- Chapter 9.Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS).- Chapter 10.Psychosocial Risk Factors and Patient Outcomes for Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 11.Bladder Pain Syndrome and Sexuality.- Part Three.Diagnosis.- Chapter 12.Symptoms of Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 13.Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis of Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 14.Urine Biomarkers and Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 15.Cystoscopy and Hydrodistension in the Diagnosis of Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 16.Biopsy Retrieval, Tissue Handling, Morphology and Histopathological Characteristics.- Chapter 17.Urodynamics in BPS.- Part Four.Therapy.- Chapter 18.Complementary and Alternative Medical Treatments of Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 19.Diet and Its Role in Bladder Pain Syndrome and Co-Morbid Conditions.- Chapter 20.Physiotherapy.- Chapter 21.Oral Therapy for Bladder Pain Syndrome Directed at the Bladder.- Chapter 22.Pain Treatment in Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 23.Intravesical Therapy.- Chapter 24.Hydrodistention, Transurethral Resection and other Ablative Techniques in the Treatment of Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 25.Botulinum Toxin Treatment in Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 26.Neurostimulation for Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Chapter 27.Bladder Augmentation, Urinary Diversion and Cystectomy in Patients with Bladder Pain Syndrome.- Part Five.Patient Perspective.- Chapter 28.A Patient Perspective.-Chapter 29.Exploratory Research on the Social Costs and Care for Patients with Bladder Pain Syndrome / Interstitial Cystitis.