Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome
Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome is indexed under Renal & Urologic, Bladder Disorders. Also known as IC, BPS, painful bladder syndrome.
- US prevalence
- ~1% of people in the United States Source: CDC — About Interstitial Cystitis (2024). This figure comes from a professional society, registry, or study rather than a federal source. Label: REPORTED.
- ICD-10-CM codes
- N30.10
- Typical onset
- Typically 30s-40s; can occur at any age
- Course
- managed
- Body systems
- urologic
- Sex differences
- F:M ~5:1
- Racial and ethnic differences
- Limited data; primarily studied in white women
What this page does not establish
These figures describe populations, not individuals, and none of them is a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. Prevalence estimates are approximate and reflect published ranges. Disparity figures are reported patterns, not causes.
Taxonomy last reviewed 2026-05-19. Each figure on the interactive page carries its own source and retrieval date, which can be later than this review.
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