I'm married 35 years, have children and grand children.. I had problems urinating, my urologist said there are no signs of cancer but my prostate seems to be closing in on the urethra and not allowing a normal flow. They did a procedure called TURP and a laser was used to ream out the prostate hole so that urine can now flow. MY problem is that shortly after the procedure I felt that my penis was smaller and seems to shrink. ALSO a very disconcerting problem is that my penis, normally short and thin, when flaccid but it now is often retracted looks like a turtle's head when it pulls it inside. Another writer said that he feels like putting his hands into his pants and popping the head out of the shell.... I do that often as it feels awkward when it is inside. I feel like a freak and embarrassed to go to the gym. The urologist was not very helpful and didn't seem to care about my concerns. He only told me to lose weight, yet I am not heavy. I wonder if they screwed up and are covering an error. I will welcome any comments or recommendations. :$ %-)
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Hi Tiomio! I understand your concern completely. I didn't find that TURP can cause a problem like yours. But, I did find that risks of laser surgery include retrograde ejaculation and erectile problems. It says that there is a small risk that laser surgery could cause erectile dysfunction. This is generally less than the risk associated with TURP and may be an advantage of using a laser that does not penetrate very deeply into the prostate, thus protecting the nerves that run outside the prostate from injury. Maybe you should look for another urologist's opinion. You can also read this https://www.steadyhealth.com/Laser_Prostate_surgery_Post_Op_Problems_t92537.html
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Although I feel for you, I have to say that I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one with this "turtle" problem. I had prostate surgery a few months ago and am having the same problem. It is most annoying for me because once the penis has retracted, the end rubs against my clothing (briefs and pad) and is extremely irritating. I also have some sort of penis spasms that reaches such a threshold that you might call it pain. It goes on for about 3 or 4 minutes until I actually Kegel out some squirts of urine. Then it begins to subside.
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You are not alone in what you are experiencing. I'm half the size I was before the procedure(s) and getting and maintaing an erection is more difficult. I've changed doctors and found out that there are alternatives that are less damaging. Now I find out...
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I experienced the same thing . However my TURP was non-laser. On a good day it is just over half the original size. I've had the retracting experience as well. I was never told that this could be a side affect. I had the retrograde ejaculation which isn't the worst thing, I also experience frequent E.D.
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Hi I had green light laser and I have got ejectile dysfunction and was not told that this might happen
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