Weak Bladder with Enlarged Prostate: Will Surgery Still Help?
A weak bladder does not automatically mean prostate surgery will fail. Learn how urodynamics identifies detrusor underactivity, when de-obstruction can…
Patient Education Library Prostate and BPH
Prostate and BPH
Can Enlarged Prostate Be Treated Without Surgery?
Many men with enlarged prostate can be treated without surgery using lifestyle changes and medicines. Learn what helps, what each…
What If Urine Flow Does Not Improve After Prostate Surgery?
Poor urine flow after TURP, HoLEP or another BPH procedure can be temporary or may signal bladder weakness, residual obstruction…
Which Prostate Treatments Can Preserve Ejaculation?
Some BPH treatments are much more likely to preserve antegrade ejaculation than TURP or HoLEP. Compare UroLift, Rezūm, Aquablation, iTind,…
Which Prostate Surgery Is Best for Me? TURP, HoLEP or Other Options
Compare TURP, HoLEP, Aquablation and GreenLight for BPH. See how prostate size, retention, bladder strength, bleeding risk and ejaculation priorities…
HoLEP Recovery: Week-by-Week Patient Guide
HoLEP recovery involves a short catheter period but several weeks of urinary healing. Learn week-by-week expectations, leakage, bleeding, activity, sex…
TURP Recovery: Week-by-Week Patient Guide
TURP recovery usually progresses over several weeks. Learn what is normal week by week, catheter care, bleeding, burning, activity, work,…
Urine Leakage After HoLEP: Is It Temporary?
Urine leakage after HoLEP is often temporary, especially stress leakage in the early recovery period. Learn why it happens, expected…
Repeated Urine Retention Due to Enlarged Prostate
Repeated urinary retention from an enlarged prostate usually means the outlet problem needs more definitive assessment. Learn catheter care, TWOC,…
Trial Without Catheter: When Can a Prostate Catheter Be Removed?
A trial without catheter checks whether you can urinate after acute retention. Learn when catheter removal is attempted, how alpha…
Burning and Frequent Urination After TURP or HoLEP
Burning, urgency and frequency are common for a period after TURP or HoLEP as the prostate channel heals. Learn what…
Ultrasound for Enlarged Prostate: Prostate Size, Bladder and Residual Urine
An ultrasound for prostate symptoms can assess prostate volume, bladder, residual urine and kidneys. Learn what the report means and…