# \#Prostate problems **URL:** https://community.patient.info/tag/prostate-problems/492.md [Latest](https://community.patient.info/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.patient.info/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.patient.info/tags.md) --- ## [Avioded procedure for 8 years - recent change in retention](https://community.patient.info/t/avioded-procedure-for-8-years-recent-change-in-retention/1011847)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1157056](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1157056)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [17 September 2026 19:27 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/avioded-procedure-for-8-years-recent-change-in-retention/1011847 "2026-09-17T19:27:43Z")
I’m in a dilemma. Because I have avoided surgery and most medication’s that reduce BPH symptoms. I have a large medium lobe problem volume 63 cc. I’ve been able to manage without taking Alfuzosin. In the last three weeks… --- ## [Just had TURP my story so far](https://community.patient.info/t/just-had-turp-my-story-so-far/739688)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1317719](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1317719)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [28 August 2026 18:38 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/just-had-turp-my-story-so-far/739688 "2026-08-28T18:38:06Z")
6/11/20 If this just helps one man suffering from BPH who is considering a TURP procedure I will be happy. I’m no writer so my grammar could be choppy Its up to you if you want to read all of this, but I just wanted … --- ## [11 years since my first post on Self-Catherization (CIC). Now looking at a Prostate Procedure](https://community.patient.info/t/11-years-since-my-first-post-on-self-catherization-cic-now-looking-at-a-prostate-procedure/1005885)
**Author:** [@Jimjames](https://community.patient.info/u/Jimjames)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2026 12:30 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/11-years-since-my-first-post-on-self-catherization-cic-now-looking-at-a-prostate-procedure/1005885 "2026-08-24T12:30:12Z")
Hello again, and hopefully some here remember me from back before the forum reboot here. I hope this finds you well. This was one of my posts on self-catherization (CIC) back in 2015 Since then, I have continued succ… --- ## [HOLEP: Good? Bad? Otherwise?](https://community.patient.info/t/holep-good-bad-otherwise/526552)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_959380](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_959380)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2026 20:55 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/holep-good-bad-otherwise/526552 "2026-08-23T20:55:51Z")
I am on a trajectory toward needing one of the available BPH treatments, with REZUM and HOLEP at the top of the heap. There is a wonderful thread here on this forum regarding REZUM, but I am not seeing much on HOLEP. A… --- ## [2nd PAE just done](https://community.patient.info/t/2nd-pae-just-done/703104)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_914608](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_914608)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [22 August 2026 18:39 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/2nd-pae-just-done/703104 "2026-08-22T18:39:49Z")
I had my second PAE yesterday - my first was in 2015, and technology has improved, so I felt it was worth a try. My first procedure was done through a groin puncture, and was unsuccessful. The Interventional Radiologist … --- ## [Aquablation for bph, enlarged median lob, urgency and frequency](https://community.patient.info/t/aquablation-for-bph-enlarged-median-lob-urgency-and-frequency/781163)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1108228](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1108228)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [22 August 2026 02:08 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/aquablation-for-bph-enlarged-median-lob-urgency-and-frequency/781163 "2026-08-22T02:08:00Z")
I am a 69 year old male with an enlarged prostate (BPH), median lobe growing into bladder (intravestical prostatic protrusion or IPP), overactive bladder, urinary urgency and frequency. Is Aquablation the best way t… --- ## [EJACULATION PROBLEM POST REZUM PROCEDURE](https://community.patient.info/t/ejaculation-problem-post-rezum-procedure/778876)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1414876](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1414876)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 August 2026 22:15 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/ejaculation-problem-post-rezum-procedure/778876 "2026-08-21T22:15:00Z")
I HAD REZUM PROCEDURE 4 MONTHS AGO AND HAVE RESUMED SEXUAL ACTIVITY IN THE LAST MONTH BUT HAVE NOT HAD ANY EJACULATION. WAS TOLD ANY PROBLEM WOULD BE RARE. ON DISCUSSION WITH AN ADMIN PERSON I WAS TOLD THEY EXPERIENCE … --- ## [Second Rezum procedure](https://community.patient.info/t/second-rezum-procedure/989759)
**Author:** [@Ken\_Illinois](https://community.patient.info/u/Ken_Illinois)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [20 August 2026 02:07 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/second-rezum-procedure/989759 "2026-08-20T02:07:50Z")
9 years ago I was 65 years old and was having serious BPH symptoms. My local urologist offered me a TURP procedure. After looking into it, I declined and spent the next 9 months self-cathing while researching alternative… --- ## [Rezum Procedure Cover-up Re: Ejaculations](https://community.patient.info/t/rezum-procedure-cover-up-re-ejaculations/776106)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1408987](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1408987)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [3 August 2026 14:44 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/rezum-procedure-cover-up-re-ejaculations/776106 "2026-08-03T14:44:25Z")
I had the Rezum procedure 10 weeks ago. While it indeed makes urination far easier, one of the major side effects has been dry ejaculations and a loss of satisfying orgasms, probably FOR LIFE. While the Rezum literature… --- ## [Looking for update on JimJames approach to prostate/bladder health with CIC](https://community.patient.info/t/looking-for-update-on-jimjames-approach-to-prostate-bladder-health-with-cic/820788)
**Author:** [@howard76](https://community.patient.info/u/howard76)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [28 July 2026 14:14 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/looking-for-update-on-jimjames-approach-to-prostate-bladder-health-with-cic/820788 "2026-07-28T14:14:23Z")
Does anyone know if Jimjames is still posting about how he was able to rehab his bladder problems using CIC? I recall his bladder function was almost nill due to BPH but aggressive use of CIC rehabed his bladder. Thanks… --- ## [Bipolar TURP - Is Retrograde Ejaculation that bad?](https://community.patient.info/t/bipolar-turp-is-retrograde-ejaculation-that-bad/984051)
**Author:** [@CY007](https://community.patient.info/u/CY007)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 July 2026 12:52 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/bipolar-turp-is-retrograde-ejaculation-that-bad/984051 "2026-07-19T12:52:24Z")
Hello I am due to undergo a Bipolar TURP by the end of July 2026. Whilst this is an older technology, and there is Retrograde Ejaculation to contend with, I am hoping those that have had the same procedure have conside… --- ## [Retrograde ejaculation after TURP](https://community.patient.info/t/retrograde-ejaculation-after-turp/596203)
**Author:** [@anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/u/anon53727290)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [5 July 2026 11:37 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/retrograde-ejaculation-after-turp/596203 "2026-07-05T11:37:20Z")
Sirs, I'm 52 years old,I had prostrate enlargement for two years from the size of 40 to 122. Beginning stage I got the feeling of urinating several times,it started dripping before entering the toilet. Last month it … --- ## [Aquablation is my 4th prostate procedure](https://community.patient.info/t/aquablation-is-my-4th-prostate-procedure/911779)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1383304](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1383304)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [1 July 2026 18:01 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/aquablation-is-my-4th-prostate-procedure/911779 "2026-07-01T18:01:30Z")
SUMMARY: 9 days ago I had the Aquablation procedure done. This is my 4th prostate treatment, and I’m sure it will be my last. I progressed over 4 years from least invasive to most invasive treatments: PAE (Arterial E… --- ## [Blood In Urine After Taking Aspirin or Vitamins ](https://community.patient.info/t/blood-in-urine-after-taking-aspirin-or-vitamins/775339)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1407449](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1407449)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2026 21:11 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/blood-in-urine-after-taking-aspirin-or-vitamins/775339 "2026-06-24T21:11:30Z")
I’m 67 yo male. Never had a problem with either but about ten years ago I started taking one aspirin a day to prevent heart attacks. After a month I had blood (first time ever) in my urine and after days of online resear… --- ## [Catheters](https://community.patient.info/t/catheters/954278)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1328594](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1328594)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [21 June 2026 14:37 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/catheters/954278 "2026-06-21T14:37:17Z")
My prostate grew so big I suffered an acute urinary retention episode and my local hospital A&E drined the bladder and fitted a catheter (after 6 painful failed attempts). 2 weeks later Urology removed it and I just abou… --- ## [Has anyone experienced in urinary incontinence after the aquablation?](https://community.patient.info/t/has-anyone-experienced-in-urinary-incontinence-after-the-aquablation/841173)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_971293](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_971293)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2026 15:57 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/has-anyone-experienced-in-urinary-incontinence-after-the-aquablation/841173 "2026-06-01T15:57:41Z")
Is the side effect of the urinary incontinence common for the large prostate after the aquablation therapy? --- ## [Aus surgery implant](https://community.patient.info/t/aus-surgery-implant/926635)
**Author:** [@Clemodita](https://community.patient.info/u/Clemodita)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 May 2026 16:05 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/aus-surgery-implant/926635 "2026-05-24T16:05:27Z")
I had a Aus surgery in April 9th, is it normal for the pump to be in the base of my penis and is not residing to the scrotum my activation date was the 22nd of May my urologist at the activation told me there are mild sw… --- ## [ACTUAL recovery time for Aquablation](https://community.patient.info/t/actual-recovery-time-for-aquablation/797666)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1458201](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1458201)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [20 May 2026 21:41 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/actual-recovery-time-for-aquablation/797666 "2026-05-20T21:41:38Z")
I am considering having the Aquablation procedure and I am concerned that the standard medical field responses may not portray an accurate picture of the true recovery times. I am 60 years old and am still quite active … --- ## [Left scrotal asymmetry and pain – muscle/nerve issue or vascular? Persistent after varicocelectomy](https://community.patient.info/t/left-scrotal-asymmetry-and-pain-muscle-nerve-issue-or-vascular-persistent-after-varicocelectomy/911921)
**Author:** [@Aleks](https://community.patient.info/u/Aleks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 May 2026 00:45 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/left-scrotal-asymmetry-and-pain-muscle-nerve-issue-or-vascular-persistent-after-varicocelectomy/911921 "2026-05-11T00:45:40Z")
Hi everyone. Have been dealing with a persistent problem on the left side of my scrotum. The left scrotum is noticeably more sagging and hanging lower than the right side, which causes constant discomfort.There is also a… --- ## [Aquablation after Urolift](https://community.patient.info/t/aquablation-after-urolift/791247)
**Author:** [@anon87974465](https://community.patient.info/u/anon87974465)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [9 May 2026 21:19 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/aquablation-after-urolift/791247 "2026-05-09T21:19:57Z")
Has anyone had Aquablation after having had Urolift? I had Urolift 5 years ago, and its effect is waning. I want a more lasting procedure like Aquablation but not invasive as TURP. If you had aquablation recently, I wo… --- ## [How good was your stream right after Aquablation catheter removal?](https://community.patient.info/t/how-good-was-your-stream-right-after-aquablation-catheter-removal/804339)
**Author:** [@not\_too\_shabby](https://community.patient.info/u/not_too_shabby)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [8 May 2026 16:06 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/how-good-was-your-stream-right-after-aquablation-catheter-removal/804339 "2026-05-08T16:06:51Z")
I finally had aquablation on Thursday after dealing with BPH issues over the last 4 years. I am only 49 w/ an 80cc prostate and went into complete retention about a year ago. I had already undergone a median lobe remo… --- ## [Has anyone undergone prostate artery embolization procedure?](https://community.patient.info/t/has-anyone-undergone-prostate-artery-embolization-procedure/820667)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_971293](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_971293)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [8 May 2026 16:00 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/has-anyone-undergone-prostate-artery-embolization-procedure/820667 "2026-05-08T16:00:04Z")
Are you satisfied with the prostate artery embolization (PAE) procedure to treat the large prostate size? --- ## [Ed Overactive Bladder Enlarged Prostate](https://community.patient.info/t/ed-overactive-bladder-enlarged-prostate/858362)
**Author:** [@Jakecando](https://community.patient.info/u/Jakecando)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [6 April 2026 14:14 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/ed-overactive-bladder-enlarged-prostate/858362 "2026-04-06T14:14:22Z")
Hi all, looking for people’s experiences rather than medical advice, if that’s ok. I’m dealing with a mix of bladder and prostate issues and trying to find the best medication balance with the fewest side effects. At t… --- ## [Intermittent Self catheterisation](https://community.patient.info/t/intermittent-self-catheterisation/821727)
**Author:** [@Badger](https://community.patient.info/u/Badger)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [27 March 2026 11:47 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/intermittent-self-catheterisation/821727 "2026-03-27T11:47:44Z")
I have been catheterising for about 3/4 years initially using the Coloplast Speedicath Compact catheters and following the procedures as instructed. I did however begin to find it more difficult to accurately aim and in… --- ## [Optilume procedure for BPH](https://community.patient.info/t/optilume-procedure-for-bph/814447)
**Author:** [@Rich\_P](https://community.patient.info/u/Rich_P)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2026 12:06 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/optilume-procedure-for-bph/814447 "2026-03-25T12:06:31Z")
Hi all, I’m a veteran of the old prostate forum on patient.info. Glad it is back on-line. This new version will take some getting used to. OK, here’s my query. Has anyone had any experience with the Optilume procedure … --- ## [Anyone heard of Permixon?](https://community.patient.info/t/anyone-heard-of-permixon/892286)
**Author:** [@Plato](https://community.patient.info/u/Plato)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 March 2026 11:49 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/anyone-heard-of-permixon/892286 "2026-03-15T11:49:53Z")
Anyone heard of Permixon? --- ## [REZUM for BPH symptoms](https://community.patient.info/t/rezum-for-bph-symptoms/732805)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1274151](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1274151)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [11 March 2026 12:27 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/rezum-for-bph-symptoms/732805 "2026-03-11T12:27:27Z")
I am now six months out from my REZUM treatment in October of 2019 and my BPH symptoms are worse now then they were prior to treatment. They never got better and I had to be on a catheter for two weeks, not three days. … --- ## [Urolift vs. rezum for patients with obstructed median lobe ](https://community.patient.info/t/urolift-vs-rezum-for-patients-with-obstructed-median-lobe/771149)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1397932](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1397932)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [11 March 2026 12:20 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/urolift-vs-rezum-for-patients-with-obstructed-median-lobe/771149 "2026-03-11T12:20:44Z")
Carl here, anyone out there with these issues? Enlarged obstructed median lobe prostate patient on medication myrbetriq 50mg, and tamusolin 4-8 mg. Visiting bathroom 2-4 times a night regardless of fluid intake. Horro… --- ## [Prostate urolift 2018](https://community.patient.info/t/prostate-urolift-2018/892129)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1071064](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1071064)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 March 2026 20:24 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/prostate-urolift-2018/892129 "2026-03-09T20:24:08Z")
Hello everyone i had the urolift done in 2018.Last few years had a stinging burning sensation when i pee usually first thing in morning and afternoon, Ive had my pee tested for infections but always come back clear.no in… --- ## [Blood in semen aching around groin](https://community.patient.info/t/blood-in-semen-aching-around-groin/892128)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_926817](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_926817)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 March 2026 19:12 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/blood-in-semen-aching-around-groin/892128 "2026-03-09T19:12:40Z")
36, normal weight. I woke up in the middle of the night feeling as if I was to ejaculate, had sexual urges and masturbated, it was then, noticed my semen was red. I did had this feeling before, but no blood. For a few… [Next page](https://community.patient.info/tag/prostate-problems/492.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=Prostate+problems)