CYSTITIS: BLADDER WALL PROTECTION AS A DEFENSE
Cystitis affects millions of women worldwide, with significant repercussions on everyday activities. The recurrence of symptoms such as burning, pain and urinary urgency impairs overall well-being, negatively impacting social and working life, also with potential psychological consequences.
Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are polysaccharides that form the protective layer of the bladder’s internal surface and play a key role in maintaining integrity and impermeability. If the urothelial layer becomes damaged or thinned, the bladder becomes more vulnerable to infection and inflammation, increasing the risk of recurring episodes of cystitis.
IBSA is committed to raising awareness about prevention, as well as to developing hyaluronic acid-based products which help prevent damage to the urothelium and to restore its integrity.