Urogynecologist exam next week???? What can I expect??!
Question: Urogynecologist exam next week!?!?!?!? What can I expect!?!?
I am going to see a urogynecologist next week for stress incontinence!. I receptionist told me the appointment will take an hour!.!.!.what will they do that might take that long!?!?!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Your doctor may use a questionnaire to make a preliminary assessment of your symptoms!. You may also be asked to keep a voiding diary for a few days!. You'll record when, how much and what kind of fluids you consume; when you urinate; and when you experience incontinence!. Your diary may reveal patterns that help your doctor understand symptoms and identify contributing factors!.
In a basic diagnostic workup, your doctor will look for clues that may also indicate contributing factors!. The exam will include:
* A medical history
* A complete physical examination with particular focus on your abdomen and genitals
* A urine sample to test for infection, traces of blood or other abnormalities
* A neurological exam to identify sensory problems
* A urinary stress test, in which the doctor observes urine loss when you cough or bear down on your abdomen
Your doctor may order urodynamic tests, which are used to assess the function of your bladder!.
Start writing down any type of questions you want answered, and discuss everything that might need to discussed!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
In a basic diagnostic workup, your doctor will look for clues that may also indicate contributing factors!. The exam will include:
* A medical history
* A complete physical examination with particular focus on your abdomen and genitals
* A urine sample to test for infection, traces of blood or other abnormalities
* A neurological exam to identify sensory problems
* A urinary stress test, in which the doctor observes urine loss when you cough or bear down on your abdomen
Your doctor may order urodynamic tests, which are used to assess the function of your bladder!.
Start writing down any type of questions you want answered, and discuss everything that might need to discussed!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I'm not a doctor, so I am only guessing, and I don't know your age!.!.
I would say that the bulk of the time would be taken up with ultrasounds which don't hurt at all!.!.there may be an internal exam but that's just life for us girls!.!.!.try not to stress!
If your Dr has asked you to drink lots of water prior to the exam then I would be pretty sure it is an ultrasound!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I would say that the bulk of the time would be taken up with ultrasounds which don't hurt at all!.!.there may be an internal exam but that's just life for us girls!.!.!.try not to stress!
If your Dr has asked you to drink lots of water prior to the exam then I would be pretty sure it is an ultrasound!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com