ICA Update Magazine

The ICA Update is an award-winning magazine with in-depth stories about IC/BPS research, treatment, and lifestyle issues.

ICA Update

The ICA Update is an award-winning magazine with in-depth stories about interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) research, treatment, and lifestyle issues. The ICA Update is a benefit of donors who give $50 or more to the Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA).

Spring 2023 Issue

  • The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love
    • Perfect parents don’t exist, but real ones do — including those with IC/BPS.
  • Talking About IC/BPS With Children of All Ages
    • Telling the truth in age-appropriate ways.
  • Tips for Difficult Times
    • Advice for families managing challenging situations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
  • ICA 2022 Annual Report
  • Support of All Kinds
    • Parents find help from a wide range of sources.
  • The Power of a Personal Story
    • Advocating for IC/BPS with federal and local lawmakers is critical. Your own story can make a difference.
  • Five Questions: 'Medical Gaslighting'
    • What it is—and how to spot it.

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