Diagnostics of urinary incontinence

The diagnostics of urinary incontinence represent an essential component for the development of a sustainably effective treatment to be obtained. In addition to well-planned instrumental diagnostics, a detailed medical history is not only essential but is frequently also decisive. In those cases where the situation remains unclear even after a detailed assessment of the medical history, specific urogynecological diagnostics can be helpful, which in various areas go beyond a classical gynecological evaluation. These include a compartment-specific vaginal speculum examination, pelvic floor sonography including sonography of residual urine and both kidneys as well as urodynamic testing and cystoscopy if necessary. Questionnaires can be helpful to verify the medical history. These comprehensive diagnostics enable the best possible treatment of patients.