Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (Female) Pathway

Talk with your healthcare provider about a referral

Depending on your symptoms, history, and test results, you may need a referral to a specialist like a urologist, gynecologist, urogynecologist, or pelvic floor physiotherapist. The specialist may diagnose your concern, order more tests, and discuss treatment and management options with you. Not everyone needs a referral to see a specialist.

If your healthcare provider is referring you to a specialist, ask how long it will take to be seen and what you should do if you don’t hear back.

You can also make an appointment with a pelvic floor physiotherapist on your own—you do not need a referral.

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (Female) pathway map

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (Female) Pathway

Download or print the full patient pathway (PDF) and summary (one-page PDF) to learn more about how to manage and treat lower urinary tract symptoms.
Patient Pathway Summary

Current as of: March 6, 2025

Author: Patient Pathway Unit, Primary Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services

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