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    difficulty inserting scope in urethra in women?

    Posted by Curious on October 20, 2020 at 8:39 pm

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    I have had a few cystoscopies and my uro-oncologist seems to have difficulty inserting the scope in my urethra.
    He calls it, “hidden”. The last time he had to stop and get a speculum to continue. Wondering if other women have had this problem, and whether some docs are better at the insertion than others? The outcome is that I am more sore after the procedure than might otherwise be. One time I had difficulty voiding for almost 48 hrs. and another time I just experienced some sticking pain and burning. I am looking at intravesical therapy which will also involve inserting the catheter, so I am anticipating similar problems. Thanks for any insights you may be able to share.

    sara.anne replied 4 years, 1 month ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • sara.anne

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    October 20, 2020 at 8:46 pm

    That is a new one for me, but everyone’s anatomy is a bit different. Usually females have it much easier with cystoscopy than males! At least the catheter used for administration is MUCH smaller.

    Sara Anne

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