Male 46 year old. My PSA has increased from 2.45 to 2.9 over last 2-3 years. Urologist wants to do a biopsy and I have it scheduled. The potential for pain has me freaked out but he said asking for a general anesthitic (like a colonoscopy) is kind of like killing a fly with a cannon. How much pain can I expect and if this does not detect any cancer or tumors, am I right back where I started?
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for the query. No, this is not painful, and also it can be done under general anesthesia, but most people can handle with this procedure under local anesthesia. You may feel small degree of pain few days after and that's all. Wish you good health. Regards