Urinary Incontinence Diagnosis

Urinary Incontinence - Diagnosis

Diagnosing Urinary Incontinence

Successful urinary incontinence treatment depends on accurate diagnosis of the particular type of urinary incontinence you have. Because there are various causes for the different types of urinary incontinence, proper diagnosis requires in-depth evaluations.

Successful treatment of this condition depends on accurate diagnosis of the particular type of urinary incontinence.

Dr. Safir’s first step will be to obtain a complete medical history and a physical examination. A thorough pelvic exam is performed to assess nerve response, pelvic floor muscle condition, and vaginal tissue strength. During this procedure, Dr. Safir will also check for pelvic prolapse.

We also utilize a practice called urodynamic testing. This is a set of advanced diagnostic procedures designed to evaluate the critical parameters of urinary flow such as pressure inside the bladder and volume of urine. The results are plotted on a graph – you might think of it as an EKG for the bladder. Based on these findings, we can identify not only what type of incontinence you have, but its severity as well. Dr. Safir has found the insights gained by urodynamic testing to be invaluable in prescribing the appropriate urinary incontinence treatment.

If you suffer from Urinary Incontinence and would like even more information about the condition and treatment options, come in for a consultation with Dr. Safir. During your visit you will receive a copy of his book on Urinary Incontinence. You will not only gain an expert opinion from one of the leading urologists in the country, but have a comprehensive guide of the condition and treatment options.

The Difference That Dr. Safir Brings...

Dr. Michael Safir is not only a board-certified urologist; he is also a nationally-renowned urologic surgeon. He specializes in the rapidly developing field of reconstructive urology. Dr. Safir is one of only a handful of urologists worldwide to have completed separate fellowship training in reconstructive female urology surgery (at UCLA) and male genitourinary surgery (at UCSF). The American Board of Medical Specialties has just recently recognized female pelvic reconstructive surgery as a distinct subspecialty.

Dr. Safir lectures at medical conventions and seminars, and travels throughout the country training other urologists and gynecologists in the latest, advanced techniques for surgical treatment of urinary incontinence and pelvic prolapse.