Voiding Dysfunction

Voiding Dysfunction describes many conditions where there is poor coordination between the bladder muscle and the urethra, leading to problems with urination.

What is voiding dysfunction in women?

Voiding dysfunction is an umbrella term that can include a wide range of symptoms: difficulty in emptying the bladder, urinary hesitancy, slow or weak urine stream, urinary urgency, urinary frequency or dribbling of urine. Some conditions that fall within spectrum of female voiding dysfunction include Overactive Bladder and Interstitial Cystitis.

Voiding dysfunction can be due to nerve dysfunction, non-relaxing pelvic floor muscles or both. Your doctor may perform a variety of tests to determine the exact cause. Treatment will be based on your specific voiding dysfunction issue.

What is voiding dysfunction in men?

In men, voiding dysfunction symptoms can include urgency, frequent urination, frequent nighttime urination or involuntary loss of urine. Symptoms such as urinary hesitancy, difficulty in emptying bladder or straining, weak stream, or urinary dribbling can also be related to obstructions. Other potential causes of voiding dysfunction in men can include an enlarged prostate also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or prostatitis.