What kinds of tests might my doctor order to diagnose the cause of the urinary incontinence?
During the examination, your doctor may perform a number of simple tests. These will help determine the type of leakage that you are experiencing. This may include a cough test, when you are asked to cough several times while the doctor watches for urine leakage. Other possible tests include measurement of the post void residual, which is the amount of urine left in the bladder after urinating. This can be done with an ultrasound: an imaging technique that uses sound waves to produce an image on a monitor of the abdominal organs, such as the uterus, liver, and kidneys”);return false” onmouseout=”hideToolTip()”>ultrasound probe (called a bladder scan) or by inserting a Catheter: A small, flexible tube. Catheters are commonly used in epidurals and when a woman cannot urinate (a catheter is placed up the urethra and into the bladder)–commonly referred to as being cathed.”);return false” onmouseout=”hideToolTip()”>catheter into the bladder. Labor: Regular contractions of the uterus that r
