Henriz, with what I've read about different facilities since I was diagnosed in mid-May, I agree that you are in the best of hands at MD Anderson. (I have both engineering and medical schooling/background, so I am very detail oriented when I research 'stuff' that affects my health and well being.) After reading some of the semi-frightening side effects in previous posts, I'd like to reassure you a bit and share my own experience with TURBs, mitomycin C, and BCG treatments. I do believe that women can tolerate these procedures and treatments better than men. I think part of that is the 'plumbing', and part of it is because we are accustomed to tolerating abdominal cramping and discomfort.
After my first TURB, I took only one narcotic pain pill; then, I moved to Advil every 4 hours for about 12 hours. I also had mitomycin C at the end of that procedure, and had minimal discomfort. After my second TURB, I took a few Advils, but did not require any narcotic pain pills. I've completed my initial six BCG treatments and the only side effects that I experienced were basic flu-like symptoms for 24-48 hours after each installation (chills, tired, etc). There were some other minor side effects, but they dissipated within the first few days of each treatment. It's been a few weeks since my 6th treatment, and the only side effect I still have is a bit of fatigue. I think that could be from lack of exercise, which is something I'm just getting back into.
I hope this bit of information helps to reassure you that these procedures and treatments can be well tolerated. Good luck and keep us posted, Lily.