Bladder retention male

Posted by christophers @christophers, Dec 31, 2025

I had a prostate cancer scare almost 4 years ago and I had a prostate biopsy done. Overnight after the biopsy, I could never empty my bladder again. My urine retention is absolutely awful. I can squeeze and strain, but only a little comes out. I have tried Kegel exercises, Flomax pills and nothing works. I have to self catharize daily, it's an absolute nightmare. I can retain nearly 2 liters before feeling like I have to empty my bladder. One of my testicles has permanently stayed higher than the other as well, not sure if this has anything to do with it. I am really struggling with this, any help would be great, thank you.

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Blaze | @mkaften | Jan 1 6:47am

Have you seen a urologist, or are you just trying to solve the issue on your own?

christophers | @christophers | Jan 2 9:25am

In reply to @mkaften "Have you seen a urologist, or are you just trying to solve the issue on your..." + (show)

@mkaften I have seen 3 urologists and each of them have said that all I can do is use a catheter for life. They have each said that my bladder has just been overstretched for years and now has lost it's elasticity, but this problem occureed overnight after I had my surgery.