ABSTRACT
A precise history and examination are integral to the management of women with bladder or pelvic floor dysfunction. An accurate history is required to determine a woman's symptoms; a thorough examination ascertains the woman's signs. While this chapter deals with salient aspects of history and examination, it should be remembered that this information alone is not sufficient in the assessment of a woman. Other tools are employed to supplement the information obtained from taking a history and examining a woman. These include bladder diary and questionnaires to determine the impact of symptoms on her quality of life, expectations, and goals.
