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Optilume balloon therapy for BPH

Men's Health | Last Active: Nov 22 2:50pm | Replies (40)
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@robotrobinson

Any updates on Optilume?

I'm in my mid-sixties and thinking of getting the Optilume procedure for BPH. So far, the medications I have tried have either not been effective, or have had bothersome side-effects. The advantage of medications over procedures is that I can simply stop taking the medication if I do not like it. I'm worried that a procedure cannot be undone. I'm particularly concerned that a procedure would affect sex, including the enjoyment or orgasm.

Anyone have any feedback?

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riverpark | @riverpark | Nov 3 7:12am

I am 78, very active and healthy. Had years of urgency, weak stream, multi nighttime trips to the toilet, never went anywhere without first concern “where’s the nearest toilet.” Took finesteride but could not tolerate flomax. Turned down TURP offers many times as too risky for my taste. Three months ago had PROSTATE ARTERY EMBOLIZATION. All previous symptoms already gone, pee like I am 19 again. Easy procedure with zero sexual or other side effects. Best thing I ever did. I believe this new procedure done by a radiologist will be the new BPH treatment Gold Standard and put urologists and their scalpels out of business. You definitely should check it out!

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