What happens after urodynamic testing?

Urodynamic findings can help distinguish problems with bladder storage, bladder emptying, or the muscles that control urine. They are interpreted alongside leakage symptoms, urgency, examination findings, and your medical history. The result may support bladder training, pelvic-floor treatment, medicine, or another approach. If stress leakage is confirmed and non-surgical measures have not helped, a [Mid-Urethral Sling](/treatments/gynaecological-surgery/mid-urethral-sling/) may be one option to discuss.

Drink fluids as advised after the test and follow the clinic's instructions about your usual medicines and activities. Keep a note of burning, urgency, leakage, or difficulty passing urine. Attend the results appointment even if symptoms fluctuate, because the test pattern needs to be matched with your day-to-day experience. Review [Urodynamic Testing](/treatments/diagnostics-and-imaging/urodynamic-testing/) if you want to revisit what was measured. Ask what non-surgical steps should be tried before an operation.

Call the clinic if burning worsens, blood in the urine continues, or you develop fever, chills, back pain, or difficulty passing urine. Seek urgent care for inability to urinate, severe pain, confusion, or a rapidly worsening illness.

What did the test show about storage and emptying? Could the findings explain my leakage or urgency? Which treatment should we try first? What symptoms after catheter use are expected?