Cystometry

Cystometrography, Uroflowmetry

What Affects the Test

Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include:

• Having a urinary tract infection (UTI). Cystometry should not be done if you have a UTI.
• Straining when urinating.
• Not being able to urinate while sitting or lying down.
• Not being able to urinate in front of other people.
• Taking medicines, such as antihistamines and cough and cold medicines, that interfere with your bladder function.
• Having surgery for a spinal cord injury within 6 to 8 weeks before this test.

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Author:	Monica Rhodes	Last Updated: July 8, 2008
Medical Review:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology
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