Diagnosis of Pelvic Floor Disorders

Your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose a pelvic floor disorder. This is usually done by taking a history of symptoms as well as performing a pelvic examination. Finding out how well the bladder and rectum are functioning may involve some simple tests. If necessary, your doctor may order one or more of the following procedures:

• Cystoscopy - viewing the inside of the bladder (Read about "Endoscopy")
• Urethroscopy - viewing the inside of the urethra
• Voiding Cystourethrogram - an X-ray taken during urination (Read about "X-rays")
• Fluoroscopy - another form of X-ray that allows physicians to obtain real-time, moving images of internal structures
• Urodynamics - bladder testing