Can anyone recommend a good UK Urologist, preferably in the South West
(or South or Midlands, otherwise)? I'm contemplating a bladder neck
incision (I don't need my prostate treated - my bladder is the
problem).

does the flue affect the flow?

I've been reading this ng off and on for about 7 years.  I have BPH, I had
TUMT about 5 years ago, so far I've had no problems with flow and it seems
to have worked pretty well.  My prostate continues to become larger and
larger. I don't remember the size of my prostate, I think ...

I'd like to know from people who have actually experienced retrograde
ejaculation as a result of surgery - what does it feel like? Is the
orgasm sensation very much reduced? Sex still worth the effort, in
terms of physical reward? Any other effects? (Don't care about the

This question is directed at UK patients.
Can anyone tell me what the current waiting times are under the NHS
for a PVP? Idewally, I would like to know what the waiting times are
for an op by Gordon Muir, King's College.

I have lived with urinary problems for the last 11 years but now they are
taking a turn for the worse. I weigh 210lbs, 5ft7inches tall, yes I know I
am overweight. I am on Atacand Hct32.12.5 and Norvasc 5mg for hypertension
for several years. I was on hypertension medication ...

Having had TUMT and PVP over the last couple of years, I have been still
having some problems with urgency and frequency.  URO diagnosed "over
active bladder."  Earlier, I did not want to try medications to help the
disorder since they were not approved by the FAA and could ...

Has anyone had any results? I had the procedure July 19 ... Want to "compare
notes" with anyone who's had this. I'm 52. I'm drinking 2 liters a day.
Peeing all the time but never seem to empty the bladder. Still see blood
clots after two weeks.

My dad had a surgery for BPH 1.5 months back. His condition seemed to
improve a lot after surgery. But for last 10 days, he started problems
in passing urine. Today he was not able to pass urine for 5-6 hrs and
had to be rushed to hospital.

I have just spent the last hour searching for some answers and although
there are lots of hits, my questions weren't answered. I'm hoping this group
can help.
I just had an appointmant from my urologist and didn't think to ask some

Pros and Cons on Avodart

On Januaty 12, 2006, I had a PVP procedure done by Dr. John G. Giannakis of
The Woodlands, Texas. He had promissed that there wouldn't be any side
effects other than retro. Beside the continuous burning sensation, two months
after the procedure, my flow started to become weaker and ...