Biopsy trauma!

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Posted 17 May 2025 at 03:15

Hello

I just had prostate biopsy & await the results...

The medics were brilliant and physical pain was slight (compared with migraine cluster headaches which I suffer from).

But I was barely able to walk or to speak following the process. I am slowly realising I have been completely emotionally and/or psychologically traumatised by what felt like the invasion and assault of this biopsy process. Sticking 31 needles into the most intimate & primal part of my identity... writing this in the middle of another sleepless night, I'm making a crazy association with ancient curses sticking pins into something? I feel traumatised & overwhelmed & bewildered that 1 in 8 men are diagnosed but no-one ever speaks of this.

Sending love peace & healing to everyone on these chats. Thank you Prostate Cancer UK for being here.

User

Posted 17 May 2025 at 09:35

Hello mate, and welcome to the forum.

Biopsies are certainly a pain in the butt.

My first was a TRUS biopsy where I was lied on a couch with my knees up to my chest. He then stuck something large up my jacksie and started clicking. It was a bit uncomfortable and I remember walking out the room like John Wayne, when he'd just got off his horse. My second was done under general anaesthetic and I didn't feel a thing. It's seems some blokes suffer and some don't.

Good luck with the results and please keep us updated.👍

Edited by member 17 May 2025 at 11:58 | Reason: Additional text

User

Posted 17 May 2025 at 10:48

When I had my biopsy, I begged the consultant to stop after he'd taken 6 sets of cores (he was supposed to take 10), I couldn't stand the pain any more and I was weeping like a child. He agreed to stop as it was clear to him that he'd got what he needed.

There's no shame in feeling overwhelmed by what happened, it's something that's outside of most peoples' experience. I never want to go through that again.

User

Posted 19 May 2025 at 17:12

10 is a relatively low number from what I've heard (mine was over 20).

I'd certainly describe the procedure as both uncomfortable and undignified but I felt well prepared because my consultant described very accurately in advance what the pain would feel like. I'd be reticent to cut the procedure short because that will increase the possibility of a positive location being missed.

Now I'm post RARP, I can at least take comfort from the knowledge that I will never have to do it again!

User

Posted 26 May 2025 at 20:53

Hi Incarnati,

I had my first biopsy on Friday. 18 samples taken. Very uncomfortable and undignified - painful at times. Felt like I’d been ‘prison raped’ but didn’t dwell and rushed off to take dog to vets (convenient distraction, in some respects).

Subsequent ejaculation of what seemed like pure blood this morning was quite startling, and nearest I can come to your experience of trauma. Challenging times, bud. Hang in there. It’s OK to struggle - it’s not a normal experience.

ARNJ

User

Posted 26 May 2025 at 22:59

Oh my!

Why do you all go through this awake! There was no way I was going through this process conscious! I insisted that it be done under a general anaesthetic. It took an extra week to arrange, but is available under the NHS if you insist.

Consequently, I wasn't there during the procedure. I went to sleep and woke up later none the wiser. No embarrassment, no pain, no worries.

I just can't understand why so many men let this happen whilst they're awake. No way! 😱

User

Posted 27 May 2025 at 00:10

Hi John.

Great to see you again mate.

My first TRUS biopsy was certainly an experience. The consultant just lubed me up and rammed it in. No foreplay, flowers or chocolates.

However, I can remember thinking, well that wasn't too bad, and thanking him for not causing too much pain. He said, " No problem, you had a receptive anus" I didn't know whether or not to take that as a compliment.

Anyway, I shuffled out of the hospital to the car park where my wife was waiting in the car to drive me home. I can remember, because I'd not wiped off all the lube, that my underpants were sticking to my backside. I slid into the car and told her about the receptive anus comment. She was astonished and said she'd always found me a bit of an awkward arse hole.

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User

Posted 28 May 2025 at 00:17

Funny!🤣🤣🤣🤣

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