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@1fitgolfer, you may also be interested in this related discussion about ProACT adjustable continence therapy for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1516653/

Discussion: ProACT procedure, how long does it take to recover back to normal?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 28 3:19pm

@script72, yes @budisnothome made a good suggestion about the group search. You can see all the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1528589/

Discussion: Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

I had surgery in 2010 and radiation in 2014. Six years later, I started having incontinence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1520951/

Discussion: Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 11:17am

I'm with Jeff M. An AUS for a two pad a day problem (which is very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1514165/

Discussion: Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 25 8:02am

@mirsy If someone has had radiation, then the only effective option is the AUS. Other devices...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1465167/

Discussion: Is pain better with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) than catheter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2025

Have you had radiation treatment to the prostate or the prostate bed? That can cause hardening...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1519412/

Discussion: Anyone had a Peripheral Nerve Evaluation (PNE)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 11:02am

Was your husband having any problems like this before having the AUS installed? It is disabled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1459254/

Discussion: Problems with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) install: Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

@tedick58, you might these related AUS-related discussions helpful: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/prostate-cancer/?search=AUS#discussion-listview

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211550/

Discussion: Did your Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) fail before activation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2025

@archtxt4u, a peripheral nerve evaluation (PNE) offers a trial of sacral neuromodulation (SNM) for up to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1527540/

Discussion: Anyone had a Peripheral Nerve Evaluation (PNE)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

@maumee1967 With that much pad use the AUS makes a lot more sense. If your PSA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1496803/

Discussion: Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 8:38pm

I chose not to get the AUS due to complications (Urethral stricture). I couldn’t be more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1422361/

Discussion: Are you happy with your Artificial Urinary Sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2025

We’ve had a pretty similar journey. I’ve always been troubled with urge and stress incontinence since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165084/

Discussion: Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2024

@denkea, I moved your question about what to expect after surgery for AUS to this similar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1430808/

Discussion: What was your recovery like for Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2025

I had RP in 2008. Incontinent from the start. Did a Virtue sling, no help. Then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1393008/

Discussion: Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2025

What does AUS mean?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1462734/

Discussion: Problems with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) install: Tips?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2025

I hope the activation went well and the AUS is working smoothly. Thanks for the link....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355608/

Discussion: Video showing patient using Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2025

My rad/onc says AUS may make things worse. I’ve had RP and two rounds of radiation(...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210528/

Discussion: Any experiences with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) or Sling?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2025

Year of 100% incontinence. Three doctors want me to do AUS. They do not recommend ProAct...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297182/

Discussion: Can anyone share their experience with ProACT (an AUS)?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2025

Welcome, @rodneyverrill. I'm tagging members like @firespooks @jonbuuck @scullrower @budisnothome and @kpgnsm have experience with an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064514/

Discussion: Can someone help me about life after AUS 800 implant?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2024

@mirsy, Did you have have the surgery to remove the artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) removed? How...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483296/

Discussion: Anyone had to have AUS removed due to device infection?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 6:01pm

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