Question 1

is a female cystoscopy painful?

Accepted Answer

No: A slight bit uncomfortable is what most women would say but should not be "painful"

Question 2

i'm scared for female cystoscopy- painful?

Accepted Answer

Medical education: Educate your self about your condition and your  treatment options to include cystoscopy. Find out the risks involved with having the surgery vice not having the surgery. Write down your questions before you see your physician.  Let the medical team know about your concerns.

Question 3

nervous for female cystoscopy- is it really painful?

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No: It shouldn't be painful although there is a slight pinch initially. Not a major discomfort by any stretch of  the imagination.

Question 4

i am a female. can i have intercourse right after a cystoscopy? or should i wait a few days?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can : It might hurt soon after cystoscopy.

Question 5

how long is pain during urination and bleeding last after cystoscopy? i am a female.

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That depends: Depending on the person doing the procedure and your anatomy as well as any possible numbing meds used for the procedure etc. Some patients do not get pain and burning, some get it and it may last a few days.  Anything over 2-3 days is reason to call the Dr. and tell them your issues.

Question 6

can cystoscopy cause urinary incontinence in women?

Accepted Answer

No: Cystoscopy is simply a technique to view the inside of the bladder with a video camera. It would not cause incontinence but may be part of the evaluation of incontinence in some patients.

Question 7

42y/o female. rbc 11-30 occult blood +2a in urine. consistently having hematuira in urine for 10+ years. recently had cystoscopy and ultrasound of kidneys. all is fine. i want to find the root cause, but pcp and urologist say im fine. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

: If the kidneys and ureter were also investigated for things like stone. cyst, tumor, and blood abnormalities then you need a close follow up. If they were not then they should be. good luck

Question 8

what is a cystoscopy?

Accepted Answer

An office procedure.: Cystoscopy is a procedure where a small cystoscope, about the width of a pencil, is placed into the bladder through the urethra. It is used by doctors to visualize the lining of the bladder, looking for anatomic abnormalities, stones, inflammation, and tumors. If performed in the clinic, no general anesthesia is used, only a local numbing gel.

Question 9

could cystoscopy hurts?

Accepted Answer

Just slight...: Cystoscopy is usually done under local anesthesia so you will not feel much pain but slight local discomfort. Of course, your understanding, realistic expectation, and urologist's gentelness and carefulness will make a diifference in the way how you may feel. So, don't worry. Of course, ask your urologist timely. 

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Question 10

does having a cystoscopy hurt?

Accepted Answer

Some discomfort: Cystoscopy involves placing a telescope into the bladder to make sure there aren't any abnormalities involving the inner surface or within the bladder.  The procedure is usually done in the office and utilizes a flexible scope which is much less uncomfortable than metal rigid scopes used in the past.  You may have some pressure and discomfort with insertion of the scope but lidocaine jelly is used

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42y/o female. rbc 11-30 occult blood +2a in urine. consistently having hematuira in urine for 10+ years. recently had cystoscopy and ultrasound of kidneys. all is fine. i want to find the root cause, but pcp and urologist say im fine. any ideas?

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