What if you can't urinate with the catheter in during urodynamic testing?

That's common and okay. The team will help you relax and still gather useful information.

Get checked if you have leaks or trouble emptying that haven't improved with treatment.

Book a visit with Advanced Urology today.

• What treatment have I tried for leaks or trouble emptying?
• What should I expect on test day?

Most urodynamic tests need no special preparation, though you may be asked to come with a comfortably full bladder. A small catheter measures pressure as the bladder fills, and the team explains each part as it happens.

Call us if leaks, a weak stream or trouble emptying haven’t improved with treatment, or if you have questions before your test date. Mild discomfort when you urinate for a few hours afterward is common.

Our urologists use the results to see how your bladder stores and releases urine, which helps them choose between treatments for leaks or emptying problems.

Bring your questions to our Roswell clinic and surgery center, where our urologists, physician assistants and nurse practitioners can go over them with you in person. Our Roswell team is here when you are ready.

Call 678-344-8900, mention this article, and our team will find you the first opening in Roswell.

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Written by our team at Advanced Urology to help you prepare for your visit.