How often should a urethral dilation be performed?

The frequency of urethral dilatation is related to the severity of the condition. Typically, urethral dilation may be performed once a week for more severe urethral strictures, or at intervals of half a month to two months for milder urethral strictures. Urethral dilatation is performed to help patients with urethral stricture to dilate the urethra and pass urine smoothly. Urethral dilatation can be performed as a one-time procedure for people with mild urethral strictures who can pass urine on their own, or as a continuous procedure for people with severe urethral strictures who need to pass urine through a catheter. Most individuals with urethral strictures require continuous urethral dilatation at intervals that correlate with the severity of the condition. Typically, urethral dilatation may be performed once a week when the condition is more severe, and when the condition is stabilized, the intervals between procedures may be increased from once a week to semi-monthly, monthly, bi-monthly, or semi-annually. To summarize, if urethral stricture exists, it is important to consult a doctor in time for examination and to carry out specific treatment as soon as possible after the cause of the disease is clarified.