Does Shower Standing Help Women Empty Bladder After Catheter Removal?
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This trial compares standing in the shower versus sitting on a toilet to see which position helps women empty their bladder more completely after a urinary catheter is removed following vaginal surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman 18 or older.
- You are having vaginal surgery for a non-cancer (benign) reason and had a catheter in place during the surgery.
- Your bladder was not injured during surgery.
- You do not have a known neurological or urinary condition that affects how you urinate.
- You do not have a current urinary tract infection (UTI) when the catheter is removed.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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