Do I Really Need a Cystoscopy? | Michael J. Hyman, MD

Dr. Hyman is a board-certified urologist with extensive experience performing cystoscopy procedures. If you are interested in learning more about this diagnostic procedure, request a consultation with Dr. Hyman today.

[MyPetGoatU]

I had a cystoscopy done yesterday. Like many of you I was dreading it and wishing they would put me under. But it was mostly a big nothing burger. Very minor discomfort and it stung when I urinated the first few times but 18 hours later no pain at all. I got to look inside at the mass in my bladder and I'm scheduled for surgery in 2 weeks but the cystoscopy was no big deal.

[vernonparrish]

Thank for sharing this information on this procedure. I would like to know if the patient is given options for pain control during a cystoscopy.

[banksidematt]

I had this procedure for the it’s time on 11 April 2024. Urologist was really good, no pain apart from a pinch feel as it went through my sphincter. Once inside it was like a snowstorm, urologist drained the debris to get a good clear look. The anaesthetic gel stung slightly. I would do it again if required. It’s no big deal if urologist does it correctly.

[maurizioantonnicola]

I just had this test . I was freaking out because of all the negativity online with comments on how terrible it is. I felt hardly nothing. It was over very quickly. Really hardly no discomfort at All. So please people don't let comments scare you off from a test that can help you and give you peace of mind.

[Firekid]

Thanks Dr. I'll have my first cystoscopy in 10 days, a little scared trying to investigate what it is about.

[ExtremeRecluse]

I had two back to back UTIs. It caused epididymitis which is excruciating. The UTIs were caused by E-Coli inside my urinary system. The E-Coli strain is untreatable due to resistance to anti-biotics. I will be susceptible to frequent UTIs for the rest of my life.

[kelalamusic]

Simple question. Why don’t urologists use a form of anesthesia like a gastroenterologist does for a colonoscopy? It would alleviate the pain and anxiety for men. Please don’t say there is no pain, for many men who’ve had the procedure say that there is.

[PeteHob]

I can answer some of your questions. No, they almost never give you any or even adequate pain control for this procedure. You practically have to know someone in administration to get the procedure done under general anesthesia. I would never do it again without general anesthesia. Not trying to scare anyone off that is my experience. I understand that some patient say it was merely uncomfortable, but the large amount of patients who say it was Painful should leave medical professionals to err of humanity

[shifzy]

Doc i am a 13 year old filipino (1 week after circumcision) and there is a bubble thing forming around the head of my penis, is that normal? if not what do i do?

[StijnHommes]

Why create a video of 3 minutes and 26 seconds for something that can be answered with two letters?
The answer is NO. You don't need a scope shoved where it doesn't belong. You need a doctor that actually examines you without harming you.

Doctors should know it is not acceptable to sexually abuse their patients.

[vhviki]

Yea I’m sure it doesn’t hurt the doctor at all aye