I'm curious as to why there has only been one doctor in NYC, with a huge
population, doing PVP. Does Laserscope have some kind of deal with doctors
giving them an exclusive franchise in their area?
Jesse

One month after PVP bleeding has stopped, strong stream with pain only
immediately before and after urination, but urgency and frequency have
gotten slightly worse.. My doctor recommend trying an antiflammatory drug
such as Motrin and if that does not work back to Flomax or Hytrin. ...

Just a short note to say the I am now 15 months post-PVP and I feel great.
Strong flow, no freq, no urgency, no residual, no retro. After 15 months, my
bladder seems to have regained the elasticity lost to years of bladder
outlet obstruction caused by BPH.

After several years of urination problems and trying various drugs,
I have decided to go with the TUNA.  Have had all the various pre-testing
and scheduled for this coming Thursday. The prostate is just slightly
enlarged, but causes the restriction, nevertheless. I have had an

As in a previous post I mentioned that my Urologist would not refer me for a
PVP at Kings College London, saw GP who agreed to refer me, he gave me a
referral letter to send to Gordon Muir, of which I did, he hastily replied
by email with a patient letter.

There are a lot of websites that recommend progesterone cream for prostate
problems. If you have tried progesterone cream for BPH, please respond with
your experience, good, bad or indifferent.

Am having a TUNA next week, first task was to get an ultrasound of
the prostate. The technician said the size was 25cc's. All the discussion
here shows size in grams.  Is there some sort of conversion to use, or was
a different technique used on mine ?

I finally got the statement from Blue cross Blue shield today that shows how
much Dr. Lin got paid for the PVP he did on me.
I was shocked how little he got paid.
charges submitted---amount allowed ---copay--amount paid

I check the location of PVP doctors periodically.  Today I noticed a doctor
in Chicago who has been listed for several months is no longer listed.
Coincidentally, I had emailed him recently with a couple of questions about
PVP but never received a response.  Any speculation as to ...

Saw my urologist today-yearly checkup-
He said:
My prostate was large but healthy(no cancer)
He said he saw PVP but did not like it much-

New to this group.
Sure seems like a terric group, with lots of help, and good questions and
answers.
a.  What is .bph ?   Significance of ?

I had PVP done 40 days ago.  Things continue to improve.  The post surgery
pain is gone.  Slight burn during urination depending on what I eat or
drink. I only get up once or twice per night.  Sometimes I sleep thru the
night. Yes, I have retro but now it feels like used to feel.  I ...

Has anyone had any experience with the herbal treatment for prostate called
PC Hope?

I am finding caffeine very irritating to my urinary tract. I wonder if anybody
else is having this experience.

John, I have to cath myself 4 times a day to maintain no more than
350ml or 10 to 12 oz. I have been doing this for 3 months. I have an
appointment with a URO in Arlington,TX Aug. 1 for PVP Laserscope. My
kidney Dr. friend say's that you can cath yourself until the cows come