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How long does it take for the bladder to empty?

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Dr. Robert Harris answered

Specializes in Urogynecology

Depends: It really depends on how much volume you are voiding. Most people void with 10-15 ounces and can void about half an ounce per second so you can do the math from there. You should have a relatively strong stream that is continuous so any significant changes in this might require an evaluation.

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Answered 2/11/2020

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