Lidocaine for Pain After Urodynamic Testing

Inclusion Criteria: • All female patients between the ages of 40-80 undergoing urodynamic testing. Exclusion Criteria: * Urinary tract infection or symptoms of infection at time of procedure or within past 2 weeks * History of urinary retention * Known or suggested history of urethral syndrome or painful bladder syndrome * Prior anti-incontinence surgery * Prior pelvic surgery with placement of transvaginal mesh * Known urethral or bladder anomaly including urethral diverticulum or congenital anomalies of the bladder or urethra * History of genital herpes outbreak within the past 3 months * Defects in mucosal surfaces including periurethral or vaginal abrasions, ulcerations, or lacerations * Neurologic disease affecting urethral sensation * Chronic pelvic pain * Contraindication or allergy to topical anesthetic * Pregnancy * Syncopal episode during preparation for or execution of uroflowometry