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Prostate Problems

The prostate is an important gland that secretes some of the fluid found in semen. Here you can share information related to prostate problems, from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and hematuria (blood in urine and semen), to painful ejaculation, and diverse prostate infections.

green-light laser prostate surgery. Post-op sex-drive, erectile dysfunction and or orgasm intensity

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I have plans for this surgery and it is imporatnt I know what percentage of issues will occur post-op with this procedure regarding ability for erections, orgasm intensity and difference in sex-drive post-op as compared with pre-op. Be very precise, please. My prostate is on the lower end of size...

by User avatar knightmare160495

When did you stop taking Flowmax (tamsulosin) post HoLEP?

Hello, I just had HoLEP surgery 2 days ago performed by Dr. Knoedler at Penn State Hershey Medical in Hershey, PA. He is a real pro. Excellent communication. Very good team including the anesthesiologist. Very good Nurse practitioner was key to proper dismissal from the hospital. Very little...

by User avatar Guest

Uncut and Keeping foreskin retracted all the time 24/7 queries

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I am uncircumcised and i do retract my penis foreskin everyday during showers and clean the head of penis. Usually when i clean, i don't have erection and i can easily pull back foreskin behind glans. But when there is erection, it becomes hard to pull the foreskin behind glans and it hurts a little...

by User avatar jamesdudd202300

Anyone experienced inguinal hernia repair after HoLep Moses 2.0 prostate laser procedure?

  Me - Moses 2.0 Holep done on 7/14/2021 and complete success on 231g prostate - now, 54g; Question: I do have an I Hernia and would like experiences from guys who have done hernia repair after Prostate laser procedure. Should I wait 6 mos or 1 yr before doing hernia repair? Will it impact my...

by User avatar zillion draft

I would like to know more about the "UROLIFT " procedure for enlarged prostate. Any recomendations?

I would like to know more about the "UROLIFT " procedure for enlarged prostate? which is the procedure my doctor recommends. Is this procedure helpful and safe, is this a one-time procedure, can you still have an MRI  if needed with the metal clips installed with the UROLIFT...

by User avatar priceless newsprint

Inguinal Hernia-how long to wait after any prostate procedure to repair hernia?

Had HoLEP on Prostate of 231 grams 7/14/2021 with a left side Inguinal Hernia. Recovery at 4 months is great from HoLEP. Question are: 1. How long should I wait to do hernia repair (to ensure prostate is healed)? 2. Open or laparoscopic repair? 3. Mesh or No Mesh? 4. How long to wait?...

by User avatar zillion draft

Bleeding after Green Light Laser Prostate Treatment, For How Long It Will Last?

I know it is normal to bleed for several weeks after Green Light Laser Prostate Treatment, but I am now at the 3 week point and I still have reddish urine and sometimes I see blood clots.  How much longer should I expect this tot continue? Lou in Florida

by User avatar Guest

Does anyone have HoLEP experience with Dr Thomas Chi at UCSF?

I'm 73 with a 120cc prostate and urinary retention. I live in Colorado but I'm considering HoLEP surgery by Dr Thomas Chi at UCSF.  I've read most of the posts here, but haven't seen any mention of Dr Chi, nor any doctors in Colorado (e.g., Paul Maroni or Lauren Abrams). Does...

by User avatar kind component

Can Masturbation Damage the Prostate?

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I am actually asking the question, but I believe I know the answer. My experience has been that repeated masturbation between the ages of 13-35 years (6-7 times a week in some periods), constantly delaying the advent of ejaculation, to the point where I would keep masturbating for hours, is the...

by User avatar charley5

My Greenlight Laser Proceedure (what I encountered)

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I have had BPH for more than 20 years, went the drug route, herbals, diet, etc with very limited success. PSA was 5.25, free PSA was 17. Toyed with the idea of a TURP, greenlight and Holap Laser as a method for relief of symtoms. Going to the bathroom 5 times a night was not my idea of living a...

by User avatar Rob