You  have been scheduled for a prostate ultrasound and/or prostate biopsy with ultrasound. This involves placing a probe in the rectal area and taking ultrasonic pictures of the prostate. If a biopsy is performed, this involves placing a small needle through a guide in the probe so that it can be directed through the rectum into the prostate. This procedure is generally well tolerated by our patients, as there are no pain endings in the prostate that would lead to significant discomfort. Prior to your procedure, please take a Fleet's enema the morning of your appointment. This may be obtained at any pharmacy without prescription. You will receive a prescription for an antibiotic prior to the procedure with a short course of antibiotics thereafter lasting approximately three days. 

Once the biopsy is performed, you may expect'some blood in your urine, stool, and/or ejaculate. If the consistency of the urine is that of water and is only red from the bleeding, this is acceptable. If however, the bleeding is thick with large clots, please inform our office. The discoloration or blood in your ejaculate may last for some time thereafter. You may notice a mild fever on the first day, after your procedure. Please contact our office if the fever is over 101° and persists. You may note blood in your stool; however, if you are passing blood repeatedly, please contact our office.