Medical history review

You can get the most out of your visit with your health care provider if you can give details about your medical history. Make a list of:

• Any surgeries, childbirths, illnesses, injuries or medical tests you've had. Also note when they happened.
• Current health conditions you may have, such as diabetes or any condition that affects walking or getting up quickly to stand.
• Any problems you've had with your urinary system, now or in the past.
• Medicines you take. Note how much you take, when you take it and what you take it for.

Some medicines cause bladder control problems, so list everything. This includes prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, minerals, herbs and other supplements. If you're not sure whether something counts as a medicine, put it on the list anyway.