Hi @flow65 . I didn't want to "just" click the Hug icon to give you a hug, so I'm posting a few words here.

I'm afraid I have no insights or experience to provide, but just wanted to let you know you've been heard...and more will hear here on Mayo Clinic Connect, so welcome (back).

If anything, I would go with what your PCP advised, especially if you're comfortable with them, and have had a good history with them.

I did have a cystoscopy over 15 years ago, and something went wrong because my urinary tract became blocked with blood clots - on a weekend, of course! Had to call the hospital, speak with the Dr. on call, and got a ride in to the emergency room where I still had to wait over 45 minutes to get my bladder emptied - what an excruciating experience of another kind! I then was admitted to the hospital for 3 days until the clots cleared, and I finally said I had to get back to work, and fortunately that was - and has been - all.

Can you talk again or further with your PCP asap about your concerns & then decide or postpone the procedure?

Best wishes.