Follow-up on Urology Issues

Well, I had my urologist appointment today...biopsy results came back negative for cancer! He said it was a urethral stricture, which is very uncommon in females. He said in 29 years of practice, he's had only 3 (me included) patients with a stricture. 

I had no idea what a stricture was, but Dr. Girod (my family doctor) guessed this from my initial appointment and I'm impressed that she was spot on! A stricture occurs when scarring narrows the urethra. I'm not sure when or how this scarring occurred, possibly during childbirth?? Anyhow, a stricture restricts the flow of urine from the bladder and can cause a variety of medical problems in the urinary tract, including inflammation or infection. I can't believe I put up with this for so long, but so glad to have some answers and am relieved that I had the procedure and am feeling 100% better!!

Thanks for all your support and prayers!!