Pelvic Pain & IC: Why It’s So Hard to Find the Right Doctor | Dr. Sonia Bahlani

Pelvic pain and painful bladder syndrome—also known as interstitial cystitis (IC)—are real, and finding the right doctor shouldn't be this hard.

In this episode, Dr. Sonia Bahlani shares how cultural shame, misinformation, and a lack of specialty care make conditions like vaginismus and IC even harder to treat. We break down myths, discuss treatment options, and talk about what actually helps.

Highlights:

Vaginismus and cultural stigma

The reality of interstitial cystitis (IC)

Diet, stress, and chronic pain

How to advocate for better care

What doctors often miss

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