An interesting but unconclusive comparison here:
http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/booth/Prostate/laser.html
Huw

How long before side effects might be noticed?

I was reading on the Laserscope site about the PVP surgery, and came
across one particular statistic which concerns me.  Under the category
of Retrograde ejaculation, the statistic showed 25%....From what I've
read here at this NG, most posts seem to indicate a smaller percentage.

We've been told red wine s good for us (I agree)
Tomatoes on toast very nice
But has any one tried any other herbal remedies /vitamins that are supposed
to work.

I'm in my 70's and had a TURP last year.  Would like to hear from some
one about my age who has had the TURP.

Just had one..not too bad, just felt the  1st couple needles of the
novarcain shots. The 12  Biopsy shots not too bad..the probe hurt the
most with all the twisting.  Dr pointed out to me on the ul sound screen
a few cysts (Said Cysts were normal) and the enlargemnt of the Prostate

If you have not seen these warnings you may want to read one of the
following:
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/safety/bph.html
http://www.coloradohealthsite.org/alerts/alerts_microwave.html

Well, time to bite the bullet. Had a TUNA about a year ago, flow
was and is fine, only problem I have had is I still have major
bladder retention. New URO, he is convinced that he can solve the
retention with a PVP. He didn't come right out and say it, but

I'm 56 years old, not overweight, generally in very good shape, and very
active (biking, sailing, skiing, hiking, etc., etc.).  I've been fending off
BPH for the past 5 years with medications, all with the same uro.  However,
symptoms are progressively getting worse and the need for ...

Over the last year I have been having intermittent symptoms of weak
urine stream, hard to start stream and night time having to go. It
happens for a few days then goes away. Two months ago was out having
dinner, went to bathroom a few times over  the course of dinner with

As the Director of PFC, I am often faced with daunting projects to
complete–this one is certainly no different.
We are helping a client who is composing a (non-commercial) video
ethnography study and would like to include the experiences of seven

As antihistamines are supposedly a No, No for BPH sufferers what can one do?
I have had blotches on my arms and legs for over a year which I put down to
a side effect of either the meds I take for BP or for acid reflux. My doc
originally said that it just some thing you have to ...

I've been reading this group for several months and now I must avail myself
of your accumulated wisdom.
This is my history.  I am 53, overweight and live near Charlotte, North
Carolina.  I had an episode of urinating blood back in June of this year.

I was trying to locate an older post on this newsgroup that provided info
POSSIBLY linking SOME of the BPH treatments, (medicines), to Alzheimer's
Disease.   Does anyone else recall reading that?   If so, can someone
re-post the source information from that?   I'd like to have a ...

I've seemingly encountered a little curve in my recovery road called
'urgency feelings.'  Days 13,14 & 15 [post PVP] were days of easily going
4-5 hours between feeling the need to void.
My research tell me when the bladder is full, nerve endings in or about the