How long does prostate biopsy pain last?

How long does prostate biopsy pain last?

I will have a prostate biopsy. How long does prostate biopsy pain last?

5 Answers

Dr. Humera Ahmed

Internist

Frisco, TX

It usually lasts for 48 -72 hours. - That's what I have seen in my patients

Dr. Cándido Otero

Pathologist

Roseburg, OR

That's depend on your state of mind. It didn't bother me at all when I had it. However, everyone have a different pain threshold. Be positive is not going to bother you either. thank you.

Dr. Phillip DeChristopher

Pathologist | Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine

Maywood, IL

Depends on the technique used to get the biopsy.. Should not be more than a matter of hours.

Gurmukh Singh

Pathologist

Augusta, GA

Unless there are complications, pain/ache should not last more than a day or two.

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly

Surgeon

Ansonia, CT

Up to 6-12 weeks.