The Prostate and Urinary Issues
Many men experience urinary symptoms due to an enlarged prostate, however, many of these men are unaware as to why that is. In fact, the most common symptoms of an enlarged prostate are urinary issues. These include, but are not limited to frequent urination, having a hard time getting started, having a weak urine stream, peeing […]
PAE and Sexual Function
Prostate artery embolization does not carry the same risk of sexual dysfunction as other treatment methods for an enlarged prostate. Prostate surgeries such as transurethral resection of the prostate, also known as TURP, can result in damage to the nerves and muscles surrounding the bladder. This, in turn, can result in a condition where during ejaculation, the semen flows backward […]
PAE and Improvement in Sexual Function
Studies have found that treating benign prostate hyperplasia with prostate artery embolization can improve erectile function. One of the studies that found this to be true, appeared in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. The researchers conducting the study followed 53 consecutive patients both before and after their prostate artery embolization procedure. What they found was […]
Avoiding Sexual Side Effects Through PAE
Surgical treatments for benign prostate hyperplasia, such as TURP can result in significant adverse sexual effects, while prostate artery embolization, does not carry this same risk. TURP can result in a condition known as retrograde ejaculation. Some research studies have estimated that 65-75% of men have retrograde ejaculation post-TURP. While other studies, such as this […]
Sexual Function or Dysfunction
Some treatment methods for benign prostate hyperplasia carry the risk of causing sexual dysfunction. However, not all treatment methods carry this same risk. One of the most common and longest-running treatment methods for BPH is transurethral resection of the prostate, also known as TURP. While another, the newer method has been increasing in popularity, called […]
TURP or PAE?
Today we will continue looking at a surgical method to treat benign prostate hyperplasia ( BPH) that has been around for a very long time called transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). We will also compare some of the risks it carries with that of a more recent and extremely effective procedure for BPH called […]
When Prostate Surgery Fails
When it comes to surgical procedures of any kind, there is always a risk that things won’t work out. When surgery fails or leads to side effects and complications that are permanent, the reality can be devastating. Therefore, when it comes to deciding which treatment method is best for treating your benign prostate hyperplasia, it’s […]
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Each Procedure
When it comes to seeking treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, it’s important to consider the pros and cons of each treatment approach, as well as the benefits and risks. Being aware of the benefits, as well as the potential risks and complications of each treatment or procedure, can be of great help when working with […]
The Connection Between Prostate Health and Sexual Pleasure
It’s safe to say that every type of surgery comes with its own set of possible side effects and risks. However, when it comes to prostate surgery, any error or adverse reaction could have dire consequences when it comes to fertility and sexual health. Though the primary function of the prostate is that it produces […]
TURP: Side Effects and Recovery Period
Prostate surgery, specifically the transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is an effective and sometimes long-lasting procedure for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia. However, it does come with its own set of side effects, as well as a much longer recovery period than a non-invasive procedure such as prostate artery embolization. Transurethral resection of the […]