{"id":20329,"date":"2026-09-12T14:09:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T12:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kliinikum.ee\/meestekliinik\/?page_id=20329"},"modified":"2026-09-12T14:16:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T12:16:27","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-tests-performed-at-the-mens-clinic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kliinikum.ee\/meestekliinik\/en\/patsiendile\/how-to-prepare-for-tests-performed-at-the-mens-clinic\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prepare for tests performed at the Men\u2019s Clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">When coming for tests \/ appointment, <strong>PLEASE ALWAYS REPORT TO THE reception<\/strong> first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kliinikum.ee\/meestekliinik\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/meestekliinik_sisu2-1024x359.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kliinikum.ee\/meestekliinik\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/meestekliinik_sisu2-1024x359.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kliinikum.ee\/meestekliinik\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/meestekliinik_sisu2-300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kliinikum.ee\/meestekliinik\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/meestekliinik_sisu2-768x269.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kliinikum.ee\/meestekliinik\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/meestekliinik_sisu2-1536x538.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kliinikum.ee\/meestekliinik\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/meestekliinik_sisu2-2048x718.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.kliinikum.ee\/meestekliinik\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/meestekliinik_sisu2.png 4156w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Semen analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There should be 2\u20137 days, <strong>preferably<\/strong> <strong>3\u20134 days<\/strong>, since the last ejaculation. The semen sample is collected in a private room by masturbation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before providing the sample, empty the bladder, wash your hands, and clean the penis with warm water and soap. If bringing the sample <strong>from home<\/strong>, it must arrive at the clinic <strong>within 30 minutes<\/strong> of collection. It is important to keep the container <strong>at body temperature<\/strong> (e.g., under the armpit or between the waistband and body).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Blood tests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Morning venous blood, fasting<\/strong> (we recommend drinking water beforehand).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Venous blood \u2013 can be taken regardless of eating or drinking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Venous blood, <strong>at least 24 hours since the last ejaculation (for PSA test)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prostate secretion analysis (two-glass test)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There should be <strong>at least 3\u20134 days<\/strong> since the last ejaculation.<br>The test includes rectal prostate massag, urine analysis, and prostate secretion examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before coming for the test, the bladder should be moderately full \u2013 <strong>do not urinate for at least 2 hours<\/strong>.<br>Beforehand, wash the penis (including under the foreskin) with warm water and soap at home, and dry it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>First-catch urine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not urinate <strong>for at least 4 hours<\/strong>, preferably use the first morning urine.<br>Wash the foreskin and glans penis, and retract the foreskin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the analysis, collect the <strong>first part<\/strong> of the urine stream, including the very first drops.<br>Collect <strong>up to half of the container<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Midstream urine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collect the middle part of the urine stream.<br>Before collection, wash the foreskin and glans penis, and retract the foreskin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Urine flow rate + residual urine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the urine flow measurement, please come with a moderately <strong>full bladder \u2013 do not urinate for at least 2 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Transrectal prostate ultrasound<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is preferable to empty the bowel beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When coming for tests \/ appointment, PLEASE ALWAYS REPORT TO THE reception first. 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