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My penis has two smaller holes. Would this result in complications?

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michael87726
michael87726

I was born with two smaller holes at the end of my penis on top of one another. Seeing the size of the cystoscopy scope I'm worried it'll cause complications? Any thoughts?.

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  • alan86734
    alan86734 michael87726

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    Hi, Michael. I thiink I can help you out. Your two small holes involve the meatus or opening at the tip of your penis. Hopefully this does not mean that you have "a double barrel" urethra so I am assming that this is the case.

    You can check yourself out very easily with a Fr-16 catheter. The part of the cystoscope that enters your body is only a fraction larger so I would suggest you get a Fr-16 catheter - a straight hydrophylic type would be a good choice - and play with it for a while, inserting it 2 or 3 inches. Before starting remember to wipe the head of the penis with disinfectant and, if the catheter is not hydrophylic or pre-lubed, apply plenty of this in gel form.

    I wuold try each hole and note which one is the easiest.

    This exercise would provide valuable information to the operator who will be performing the procedure. And your pre-procedure trial run could help in loosen things up a little.

    Good luck and best wishs for a virtually painless cystoscopy!

    Alan

  • alan86734
    alan86734 michael87726

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    Hi, Michael. This is URGENT! When I posted my last (and only) reply to you a significant piece of text got left out!

    Your 'small holes' might be very small. I don't know if there are any cystoscopes smaller than the one I referenced. What are you to do if you are too small? I would contact the doctor in charge of your procedure without delay. At least you will be going to him with actual measurements and I'm sure she/he will appreciate this.

    I apologize for my poor proof reading and hope that I am not too late with this clarification.

    Warm regards, Alan.

     

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