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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.

Type of prostate operations and recovery times including catheter

I went to my physician and he told me three options TURP which he was not recommending.  UROLIFT which is a implant and minimal catheter time, but I was told last for 5 years.  REZUM water vapor therapy.  The physician we long on this option, but I read this has a long...

by User avatar Guest

Had sex one week after green light laser surgery for prostate. Have I injured myself?

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I had green light laser surgery one week ago and had sex with my wife yesterday. I know now that I shouldn't have but no one said not to do it and I was feeling good. Now my prostate is hurting. I'm worried that I have injured myself. I have not contacted my doctor and don't want to bother him...

by User avatar Needhelp

Severe pain two months after HOLEP

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I am 61 and had HOLEP mid-October. Op went well, catheter off  next day, discharged two days after op.  There was the usual post operative bleeding and pain but improved gradually. Two weeks later the pain increased. An infection was suspected due to prevalent...

by User avatar OLF

Retrograde Ejaculation After Holep? How common is this side effect? What you did about it?

To those who have had HOLEP, have you had this side effect? If so is it a dealbreaker?   Thanks

by User avatar earthly faith

Irritation days after ejaculation

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I have now for about two years had an irritating sensation en the prostate or near it. When ejaculating it doesn't hurt, but days after I feel a somewhat burning and/or pressuring/swollen sensation in the area whe the bladder and prostate is. It also burns slightly when urinating. Especially the...

by User avatar Jes25467

Green Light Laser surgery post-op. Really bad UTIs for 3 straight months.

My husband had it and is still having real bad UTI's. It's been three months ago.  He has been off antibiotics only 1 month and now sick again.  What next?

by User avatar Guest

Why am I having blockage 4 weeks after Greenlight PVP BHP surgery?

Similar for me (57 yr old athletic build male).  Greenlight PVP on Feb 23, 2023.  Huge Foley Cath left in for 4 days, then flushed and removed at urologist office.  Stopped seeing blood / any particulate matter in urine after about 2.5 weeks.  Lemaon jiuce seemed to aleviate...

by User avatar Guest

Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate, Holep procedure performed anywhere in Texas?

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I'm having a hard time finding any urology surgeon in texas who has experience with this procedure. I know that the problems are that the procedure requires a considerable investment in equipment and training. The learning curve is very steep and many surgeries are required to become proficient in...

by User avatar RonTexan327032

Masturbating and Your Prostate

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I have read quite a few threads on masturbation,quite frequent masturbation and the effects that some men say it has on their prostate and overall male health. For starters i think its best to talk to your doctor and get checked out if you feel you are experiencing prostatitis or inflamed...

by User avatar HealthyProstate108505

Blood in urine after running. One year after the GreenLight surgery. What is wrong?

I had GreenLight surgery about one year ago for an enlarged prostate (non cancerous). After several weeks following the surgery (and a few complications) I seemed to be back to normal. Blood had cleared from my urine and I could easily urinate.   I did experience RE , but some...

by User avatar moonish arrival