I had  double laproscopic hernia surgery and was on strong meds for pain. I
was out of it and did not realize that I was unable to urinate for a few
days and was taken to the emergency room where they catherized me and took
out 5 liters of urine in a few hours. The diagnosis was ...

I had my prostate size reduced about 50 % using a Laser to Vaporize it.
When i left the hospital the next day i had Spasms & frequency.
When i had to go I HAD TO GO
My Urologistput me on Cipro & Urelle which helped the pain & spasm right

What is PVP ?????????????????

I am 45, 5'-9" 170lbs. I have been having the problem of frequent urge
to urinate for about 4 years. The problems of waking up in the middle
of the night started about 2 1/2 years ago. I went to see my general
practician and he proscibed flomax which I took for 30 days and seemed

  New to board.  Shouldn't found it a long time ago.
  Unfortunately, I've had complete Urinary Retention for 2 1/2 months
and have been wearing Foley Catheter (infected or blocked on 4
occassions).

Since having a diagnosis of BPH a few years ago my symptoms are now such
that I feel surgical intervention is looming ever closer.My preferred
therapy is PVP & I would like to know if this is available on the NHS in
Yorkshire preferably in the Harrogate/York area.My second question

Finally got it done!!  Littleton Hospital, Dr. James Fagelson
http://www.uradenver.com/
Schedule was to arrive at 9:00 and Surgery at 10:30.  As I was about to
leave my house at 8:00 I got a call saying Fagelson was running ahead of

I have been reducing my dosage of Tamsulosin, which causes fatigue and
mental fog, while starting on Saw palmetto. As this medication lowers
blood pressure, does stopping it increase blood pressure? What side
effects should I expect, and for how long? What reduction schedule

Please, can anybody help shed light on this mystery?
In the last 7 months, I have been aggressively taking Dutasteride
(Avodart) and a bit of Finasteride (Proscar), though I stopped in
between, for a total of 3 months. As a result, my prostrate shrunk

Light laser prostatectomy is 1% impotence, 30% retrograde ejaculation,
20 % urethral constriction, and that on average, you have to do it
again after 5 years. Is this correct? Are there members who can give

Light laser prostatectomy is 1% impotence, 30% retrograde ejaculation,
20 % urethral constriction, and that on average, you have to do it
again after 5 years. Is this correct? Are there members who can give