Prostate Biopsy Prep | Surgery | University of Nebraska Medical Center

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Seven (7) days before your procedure:
Discontinue the use of Aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, and Nuprin. Also discontinue the use of Pletal, Plavix, or Aggrenox after checking with the prescribing physician.

Five (5) days before your procedure:
Discontinue the use of Coumadin, after checking with the prescribing physician.

Procedure Date:________________________ Time:________________________

Follow-up appointment to obtain biopsy results:

Date:__________________________________ Time:________________________

POST-PROSTATE BIOPSY INSTRUCTIONS

Concerns that are normal following prostate biopsy:

A small amount of blood in the urine for up to two weeks
A small amount of blood in stools for up to two weeks
A small amount of blood in semen for up to three months

Concerns that should be addressed at once:

Temperature greater than 101 degrees

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