Information to patients after transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy of the prostate

During biopsy of the prostate a needle is introduced through the rectum into the prostate. This is done several times. 

After the biopsy you can expect haematuria and slight bleeding from the rectum for 24 to 72 hours. Furthermore, you can expect haemospermia for up to 4 weeks. 

Before the biopsy you received antibiotics Amoxicillin (Bioclavid) 500 mg, and Mecillinam (Selexid) 400 mg twice before the biopsies, and you shall continue three times daily for two days after. 

However, there is still a slight risk that the biopsy can cause an infection, and for the next 7 days you should be aware of your temperature. 

If your temperature should rise to more than 38 centigrade during the next 7 days, you must immediately contact Emergency telephone 1813. Tell them that according to the instruction for Department of Urology you must be hospitalized to Herlev Hospital for antibiotic treatment.