Many people come to their doctor with a urological health problem. For example women with bladder infections or incontinence, or men with impotence problems as well as boys having a narrow foreskin or bedwetting. Most general practitioners have experience in common urological problems. In most cases it is best to visit the general practitioner first. He/she may then wish to refer you to a urologist.

After the first visit and physical examination, the urologist may plan additional investigations (blood/urine tests, X-rays, cystoscopy of the bladder) in order to make a diagnosis.

After a diagnosis is reached, a treatment plan will be made. The urologist will then discuss the options with the patient. Often, no treatment is necessary because the disease is minor, or will be cured with time alone. Surgery may be required , and this will be discussed with the patient.

A lot of people come to their doctor with urologic health problem. For example women with bladder infections or incontinence, or men with impotence or problems passing urine as well as boys having narrow foreskin or bedwetting. Most general practitio ners have a vast experience in frequent urological problems. In most cases it is best to go to the general practitioner first, more so because he/she often has a pretty good view on what is going on in the patients family; a lot of diseases, like impotence or bedwetting, can be caused or made worse by social of psychological problems, which may not become all that clear when visiting a (stranger-) urologist.

If the disease shows to be difficult to treat, in case of a more complicated or less frequent urological problem or when an operation seems inevitable, the general practitioner can refer the patient to a urologist.

A urologist is usually working from within a hospital. Often the patient will have a choice between several hospitals and/or several urologists, although most general practitioners deal with only one or two urologists, with whom he/she is familiar.

After the first visit and physical examination, the urologist usually will plan additional examinations (blood/urine tests, X-rays, cystoscopy of the bladder) in order to find out what is wrong with the patient.