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Female urinary tract

Male urinary tract

Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:

• Urinalysis and culture
• Urethral swab for culture
• Transrectal ultrasound of the prostate (similar to a transvaginal ultrasound)
• Catheterization of the bladder to determine residual urine volume and to obtain urine for culture (a catheterized urine specimen)
• Cystometrography
• Voiding cystourethrogram

Treatment of urinary hesitancy varies depending on the underlying cause. If a bacterial infection is present, antibiotics may be prescribed. A surgical procedure may be required to relieve prostate obstruction (see TURP).

Review Date: 08/04/2005
Reviewed By: David R. Knowles M.D., Scottsdale Urologic Surgeons, Scottsdale, AZ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.