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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.

Has anyone heard of any Doctors in the Pittsburgh area using HOLep?

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Hello and thank you for this forum, it has been such a relief to hear about this option.  Has anyone heard of any Doctors in the Pittsburgh area using HOLep?  I would have thought with UPMC’s reputation there would be someone.

by User avatar Jay57

I had a one-centimeter structure in the prostate, my TURP failed to relieve a stiff bladder

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 After a TURP failed to relieve a stiff, inflexible bladder, I needed to be manually catheterized.  The nurses, who were otherwise very good to me, must have learned their catheter technique during the Inquisition.  I mean, they just jammed it up there, causing me so much agony that I...

by User avatar Enginist

Catheter for BPH urine flow issues, my friend said he found a one that opens up the urethra

I have BPH and the worst symptoms are urgent need to urinate and then very slow low volume stream (it gets stronger then tapers back off and continues) and a little retention. Was in Europe visiting a friend and was told that his Dr had him using a Fr18 catheter once a week and he said it has made a...

by User avatar Guest01362899

I cannot fully empty my bladder ever since Turp operation which was performed 2 years ago

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I had a TURP done two years ago, after that I could not empty my bladder this was causing a backup to my kidneys. I need to use a catheter to completely empty my bladder. my sphincter muscle got damage from the TURP operation.

by User avatar carmen

Urinary incontinence 12 weeks after PVP/HoLEP. Doctors couldn't do a bladder pressure test

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So, my Dad had this procedure nearly 12 weeks ago. He was told to expect some incontinence up to 3 months afterwards, but that is should gradually improve over time. He really has had no improvement and finally went for what I think is the cystometry test, where they test for bladder pressure. They...

by User avatar NatalieG

Green light laser surgery on prostate experience

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Greetings, had greenlight procedure on prostate 5 weeks ago, also have stage 1cancer with gleason score 3 3, laser surgery has been brutal, both my surgeon and pcp said 2 months of recovery, maybe a little more, they didnt make a big deal about so i didnt ask questions assuming it was going to...

by User avatar Wetshaver362328

Discomfort in Prostate area after ejaculation

Hi, For some time now I have a dull, almost numb sensation in the prostate area. Any time I ejaculate I noticed that the discomfort becomes much worse, almost unbearable. After like 5 or 6 days it goes back to my normal discomfort. Any thoughts would be appreciated.  

by User avatar guest02212

diagnosed with chronic bacterial prostate, how can I know will antibiotics be successful

Hi I have been diagnosed with chronic bacterial prostate, Dr. Said I need to take 6 week ciprofloxacin , do I need to do further tests to make sure the Antibiotic will not face resistance from the bacteria?

by User avatar Guest

Recent Holep, has anyone experienced a weird symptom of tenderness and looseness in the prostate

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Had a Holep procedure on the weekend. I had complications with blood clots post operation, but that was dealt with and seems to be under control. I am looking for any experiences that people may to share with me post op. I am still having discomfort from urgency and frequency and having to get up...

by User avatar Antoen361830

My BF's urology reply that prostate massage will not do anything good for male's prostate

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prostate massage will do nothing to prostate problem or reduce risks of prostate cancer or enlargement or infection, according to 99% of urologists in USA, including my BF's urologist. 

by User avatar Lisa360177