A member asked:

I am having a difficult time starting urine flow and keeping it going. i have to bear down hard like i'm having a bowel movement and hold it to keep urine flow going. what can cause this???

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See below: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you, however, your symptoms may be due to uterine prolapse. It would be prudent to see a gynecologist. You may consult this site for more information on this topic. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/uterine-prolapse/basics/definition/con-20027708

Answered 2/18/2016

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See a urologist: Difficulty voiding in a women is usually due to one of several causes: UNDER ACTIVE BLADDER(due to aging, diabetes or neurologic disorders);BLADDER OUTLET OBSTRUCTION(due to pelvic prolapse,fibroids,urethral strictures or diverticula);FUNCTIONAL OBSTRUCTION due to several causes. **You need to see a Urologist for proper evaluation and diagnosis.

Answered 8/28/2017

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