Prostate Biopsy Discharge Instructions

It is extremely important that you take your antibiotics as instructed by your doctor.
Increase your fluid intake for the next 1-2 days to decrease the formation of blood clots in your urine.
If you experience discomfort in the rectum or base of your penis you may take Tylenol. Do not take aspirin or anti-inflammatories since these may increase the risk of bleeding.
You may notice blood in your semen, urine, or stool. This is normal and may last for up to a month. There is no need to call.
Limit your activities, particularly strenuous ones, for the next 24 hours.
If you take an aspirin or anti-inflammatory every day, you may start taking it in 3 days, assuming there is no more blood in your urine or stool. If you take a prescription blood thinner, you may start taking it again at the direction of the prescribing physician. You can continue to take all of your other medications.

Fever greater than 101, chills, burning with urination, excessive blood in the urine or stool, difficulty or inability to urinate.

Please schedule a follow-up appointment within 2 weeks to review the results of the biopsy.

If you have any questions or concerns about the procedure or prep instructions, please contact the office.