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By Mayo Clinic staffTo prepare you for your prostate biopsy, your urologist may have you:
- Stop taking medication that can affect blood clotting, such as warfarin (Coumadin), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen, and certain herbal supplements five to seven days before the procedure.
- Do a cleansing enema at home before your biopsy appointment. This will help prevent the biopsy area from infection due to contamination with feces.
- Take antibiotics 30 to 60 minutes before your prostate biopsy to help prevent infection.
