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I’ve had urine issues for 2 years. I’m 41. Last year diagnosed with bph.

I know as you get older your prostate gets bigger and risks of serious illness increase, but can help worrying about the road ahead In 10 years time. I’d rather know the truth so I can prepare rather than catch me off guard.

my question is how long have you been suffering from/ had bph?

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Omniscient1 profile image
Omniscient1

I was on flomax for a few years (can't remember the generic name) which worked for a while, but (after a few years...) I realised it had been getting worse and I was just getting used to it - in the way that I was putting up with the problem. Peeing every 1 or 2 hours. So i went back to the Dr which ended up with me having an op to reduce my prostate size.Probably diagnosed when I was 52, I am 61 now, had the op 3y ago.

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FerdyOne in reply toOmniscient1

Which op' did you have? TURP, Rezum, Urolift, HoLEP, Aquablation?

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Omniscient1 in reply toFerdyOne

Turp. My advice, when you're ready for it, is to research the urology depts of your 'local' hospitals as not all of them will offer all ops. Also, some ops are only appropriate for 'smaller' enlarged prostates. Id let mine go on too long, so for me the only option was a turp.Which was all fine btw.

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FerdyOne in reply toOmniscient1

I have had Urolift (2021) and Rezum (this year) neither of which have made any difference. Now waiting for Aquablation at Guys (London).

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Omniscient1 in reply toFerdyOne

I originally wanted a urolift and a rezum but was advised the turp was the way to go due to size. But it did work.

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LondonB

there is also a procedure called Urolift with less potential negative effects.

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