Slow and frequent urination

Several options assuming it’s prostate enlargement problem. See a urologist about the best option for you. Aquablation seems to be the latest and greatest. Some have little pain, some have more. Worst for me was a catheter for 5 days. Some side effects are possible, but less likely than many of the other procedures available.
Best to you!

Before my Holep I had a Foley catheter for 13 months. I don't understand the problems guys are having with the catheter. I found having it replaced every month was the biggest problem.

Like you, I have been taking Tamsulosin and Finasteride for symptoms related to an enlarged prostate. This past April, I opted to undergo the PAE (Prostatic Embolization Embolization) procedure. I was told by my urologist and the doctors in our Interventional Radiology department at the hospital in which I work that the procedure had been around for a number of years, but it has shown promising results for many men. I had done some reading about this procedure in addition, and from what I had gleaned, the statistics I had read were decent for guys with guys like me. Moreover, I wanted to start with a very minimally invasive and non-surgical procedure. Unfortunately, my results weren't as successful as many other testimonials I've read. In my case, it has been a little over 5 months since the procedure was performed and I have been disappointed in the results. Not certain what my next steps will be right now

Despite my lackluster results thus far, I would still definitely consider this procedure as it is the least invasive (no surgery involved) procedure for symptoms related to an enlarged prostate, and because most guys have had good results. However, definitely consult with your urologist first as everyone of course is different.

In any event, I just wanted to share my experience, as well as another option for you and others to consider.

Best of luck to you and everyone else here sharing a similar situation.

Frank

I had Aquablation performed in August. The first night at home I took Tylenol as a preventive: however, I really didn't have any pain. I am like some men here my biggest discomfort was having a catheter for five days. Although, I understood the need for it. After researching and consulting with three different URs, the choice for me was Aquablation. I had two objectives: to reduce the severe urinary frequency and to maintain ejaculation. Aquablation gave me the best shot. I do highly recommend looking for an experienced UR surgeon at a reputable venue. And, spending a night at the hospital to irrigate the bladder properly and aid the healing process.

I had combination PAE/aquablation and am just completing 3 weeks post aquablation. My URO does PAE first to reduce post aquablation bleeding and speed up recovery. Supposedly it helps the results last longer too. I had the PAE followed 5 days later by the aqua. I had a catheter for one night and the recovery has been very little pain or discomfort, slight blood in the urine. The meds weren't working for me anymore and with a 94g prostate with a large median lobe some of the less invasive procedures wouldn't work. I can only say this has worked great for me so far and wish I had done it several years earlier.

Where and who did PAE/Aqua for you?

Potomac Urology in Northern Virginia