... sex a few weeks after a biopsy is just fine,but if you have your prostate removed or radiated its totally different. ... (3 replies)

... no one told us no sex after biopsy, but once diagnosed, Dr. Kim told us no more sex. The testosterone had to be suppressed. ... (3 replies)

... First timer! I have read a great deal on the site regarding prostate issues and have found so much good advice and REAL assistance. ... (3 replies)

... You will have blood in your semen for up to 3 weeks, depending on where they stuck the biopsy needles and the number of cores. At first it will bright red from broken blood vessels, then it will turn brownish as the blood dries. ... (3 replies)

... How long should a husband wait after having a Prostate Biopsy to have sex with his wife? ... (1 replies)

... Thats quite normal for a few weeks after a biopsy. The prostate hemorhages from the biopsy punctures which colors the semen to bright or deep red. Your urologist should have advised you about this. ... (3 replies)

... The instructions on my sheet the doctor gave me said to wait at least three days after your biopsy to have sex. It also says your semen may be discolored. Well mine was so red that it looked like thick blood coming out. ... (3 replies)

... I must say that fretting over my biopsy for 2 weeks was worse than the procedure itself. I had mine 6 days ago and I think that the other folks in the thread have nailed it pretty well. ... (25 replies)

... Hi Dave, Welcome to the board! I hope your use for it will be limited and that you will only be an associate member of our club without all the rights and privileges. ;) I'll insert some thoughts in green. Hope this helps, and if you find out some good information about PIN, please pass it on. Take care and good luck, (2 replies)

... Hi KO, I too want to welcome you to our club :wave:, though we are happier when we can refuse membership requests. ;) I'll insert some comments in green. Jim You have the blessing :D and curse :( of several excellent options. :confused: :dizzy: I hope we can help you sort your way through them. Take care, (21 replies)

... My husband's was like that after 1 week. He thought I still had my period. I said "No that is from you." I was surprised how much blood there was as well. ... (3 replies)

... I'm convinced that being empowered is best, by far, if the patient or partner is up for it. Too many doctors we first consult for prostate cancer have a strong bias in favor of the treatment they usually provide. ... (15 replies)

... Thanks for the info. I do get symptoms every so often. Like atingling sensation in my Ureatha along with a heavy full feeling where it seems my prostate would be. I had a bad prostate infection years ago that took two months of antibiotics to clear up. So hopefully it is just a slight infection and nothing else. ... (8 replies)

... The subject of testosterone replacement and prostate cancer comes up a lot, and I welcome the opportunity to address it, as I've looked into it. ... (11 replies)

... Your questions about testosterone comes up so often in my prostate cancer support group that I finally wrote a paper, complete with references, that you can hand to your urologist. ... (12 replies)

... side could result in nerve loss. He seemed to think the cells in the photomicrograph included with the biopsy results were sufficient confirming evidence of high risk 4, but I will ask again about having slides confirmed. ... (7 replies)

... I'm reading this after Tom already replied with some important information. I'll add to that, interspersed in an excerpt of your post, in green below. ... (27 replies)

... undergrading or overgrading is not uncommon. However, your report looks thorough, and you may have had a pathologist with special experience and expertise with prostate cancer biopsies. ... (9 replies)

... I'm very impressed with the chapters I've read so far in "Invasion of the Prostate Snatchers. ... (23 replies)

... Hi again Rider 18, Wow! Great PSA result! (And the free PSA result is not bad either.) Just for now, I think some good champagne is in order. :D :jester: :cool: I'll insert some thoughts in green in an excerpt of your response to me. You're welcome. Take care, (10 replies)