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Bladder retntion and using a catheter

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Am really sorry to hear this happened after just a biopsy. My condolences on having to have had prostate biopsy, they can be barbaric and often without anesthesia. I have watched prostate biopsies done. I am appalled and ashamed that in the US, men don't often get anesthesia for this procedure. However, in EU and AUS they do get anesthesia because it is a very painful procedure.

If I were a man I would DEMAND anesthesia for a prostate biopsy.

There is procedure called a urostomy.

It allows you to divert urine away from the bladder into an opening in your abdomen to drain urine into a little bag, instead of constant catheterizing your bladder. It is like a colostomy (for feces) except it is only for urine. I know it may seem extreme, but:

I am a woman. I would not want to be catheterizing MY urethra and it is only about an inch long! I can't even imagine cathing my penis if I had one! Yikes.

Catheterizing always leads to: infections.

It is a difficult choice/decision: catheterizing, a Depends undergarment, or a urostomy. Or other suggestions as above.

Good hunting and good luck. Hope you find something that works best for your situation.

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@slarson14 Thank you.

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I had three Transrectal biopsies (16 years ago). It was not much of a painful procedure, Did feel minor discomfort when Each sample was taken, but it was not a big deal. Had no problems at all as a result of it, didn’t need to be Under anesthesia. Drove myself home after and had no real side effects following the procedures.

I’ve heard some people had difficult times, but I think it’s unusual.