Cystoscopy Questions!?!?

I just had a urologist appointment today and they scheduled me for an in-office cystoscopy in 2 days. This will be my first time having this done. Can anyone share what their experience was like having a cystoscopy done.. what preparation is done? Does the numbing gel really work? Any information helps... Thanks

I’ve had two. The numbing gel worked for me. Getting past the prostate and bladderneck is a bit uncomfortable. Very little post procedure pain.

My prep was just to be clean. Most likely you will be naked from the waist down. The docs assistant might wipe your penis with betadine or some other disinfectant. After a short time the doc will come in and start the procedure. I didn’t have any discomfort other than what I already mentioned. It didn’t take long at all for me. My doc had me pick up some AZO pills for pain. Now I think it is an OTC product.

Don’t worry. You will be fine.

I had a cystoscopy about 3 years ago. Nothing to worry about. Numbing gel worked fine. Did get a little uncomfortable at times, but nothing painful. Had a little bleeding afterwards but, again, nothing to worry about. Urinating was slightly painful (burning sensation) for a day or so. I don‘t recall taking any meds before or after the procedure. Bottom Line: Just relax. It was interesting watching the probe on the video monitor!

I had one in late November. Everyone is different, but in my case the cystoscopy was not bad at all. The worst thing for me was the anticipation. My cystoscopy was over in about 5 minutes. The worst part afterward was peeing. I felt like I was peeing lava for the first few times after it, but that was gone before the end of the day. Be sure to follow what the urologist tells you. In my case, I was told to drink lots of water after, and that is exactly what I did. I didn't even have to undress completely. Just dropped my pants and laid back. For me, there was a slight burning sensation when the nurse first put the gel in my urethra, but that sensation soon went away. You will definitely feel pressure though. I hope that your cystoscopy finds good news. Urological problems are difficult to deal with.

I want to do a cystoscopy. We have a young, very attractive female urologist. Somebody will prompt, what complaints it is necessary to show what the cystoscopy would be appointed or nominated?

I want to do a cystoscopy. We have a young, very attractive female urologist. Somebody will prompt, what complaints it is necessary to show what the cystoscopy would be appointed or nominated?

Unless your doctor diagnoses a real reason, I wouldn’t recommend making up symptoms just to have it done. Maybe you could find a play doctor that has the equipment.

Unless your doctor diagnoses a real reason, I wouldn’t recommend making up symptoms just to have it done. Maybe you could find a play doctor that has the equipment.

I made an appointment with the urologist for a very legitimate incontinence issue, I have been scheduled for a cystoscopy, a urodynamic test,and a bladder ultrasound. I'm thankful that my urologist is taking my concerns seriously. I'm just a little anxious as to what all these tests will involve?

@Littletwink The urodynamic flow study was certainly scary during the prep but that was from fear of the unknown. It’s hard to imagine 3 tubes being snaked up your penis to your bladder not hurting or even fitting. There was no pain though. It definitively identified my problem and the solution. I prefer being able to pee!

Just relax, follow directions, and let it happen. There is nothing to worry about.

I very recently had one. There was quite a team there. A female trainee doctor, a male regular doctor and two nurses. A nurse got me to drop my trousers and underpants then lie on the couch. The trainee did the cystoscopy under the direction of the trainer. I'll be happy to give details direct to someone if they send a message. It didn't hurt. However they never repeat never give time for the lidocaine gel to work, they go straight in after applying it.

I had it a few times. Some burning the best part in stirrups. Then check my prostate

@Littletwink be sure to give us a report on your experience!

Had it done twice under general. No idea what it's like awake but probably not great. Expect to piss blood after and have frequent need to pee.

@Littletwink be sure to give us a report on your experience!

My appointment is tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. EST I'll be sure to given update on how it all went

What position is it commonly done in, I'm sort of hoping that I finally get to experience being in stirrups for the first time!

What position is it commonly done in, I'm sort of hoping that I finally get to experience being in stirrups for the first time!

Littletwink….

I hope you DO get put in stirrups! I was not, but a friend who had this done WAS done in stirrups! He LOVED it!

I stuff a maxi pad down the front of my underwear to catch dribbles on the way home. Make sure to drink (a lot) of water (after) you get home to prevent a UTI. I always get an rocephin injection afterwards to prevent a UTI from happening, otherwise I’ll get one after every time.

Had it done. They put numbing lub in and wait little for it to work. I really didn't feel much. I wish I had though…

Please tell us more. Were you lying down or in stirrups etc?

@Littletwink My appointment is tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. EST I'll be sure to given update on how it all went

Hope all goes well and you have a speedy recovery. Please let us know.

I’ve had many cystos over the years since having a bladder tumor removed in the early 1990s. I’m quite fond of them and always look forward to the experience, and the ministrations of my female urologist- I particularly like the nurse I’ve had for the past few years, as she smiles, makes small talk, grasps my penis and shoots in the numbing gel. She then places a clip on it to prevent the gel from oozing out. Others have pointed out the discomfort as the scope passes through the constriction where the prostate surrounds the urethra- it goes by quickly. I say enjoy it, drink a lot of water afterwards and the burning will go away in a few hours.

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