Urodynamic studies or urodynamic testing are tests which are carried out with the objective of understanding the functioning of the lower urinary tract, e.g how well the bladder, urethra, and sphincters are able to hold and release urine.
Why is urodynamic testing performed?
Before the testing is carried out, your specialist or healthcare provider will speak to you about your symptoms and assess them. Before urodynamic testing is performed, the specialist or doctor generally will perform a physical exam and conduct normal urine tests, which may help to provide a diagnosis before urodynamic testing is considered.
Before the urodynamic testing is carried out (or immediately after testing), you will be given an antibiotic in order to prevent infection.