Do you walk around like a zombie because you're waking up multiple times a night to urinate? Do you plan around the nearest bathroom every time you leave the house? Is the act of urinating a frustrating experience?
You’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep living this way.
BPH Symptoms Aren’t Just Inconvenient. They’re Exhausting.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) affects nearly half of men by age 60 and up to 90% by age 85. Throughout life, a man's prostate continues to grow. If it becomes too large, it starts to press on the urethra and makes it harder to go.
The result?
- Frequent, urgent trips to the bathroom
- Weak or slow urine stream
- Trouble starting
- A lingering feeling that you didn’t fully empty your bladder
These symptoms aren’t just uncomfortable. They disrupt your sleep, work, travel, and overall quality of life.
The Best BPH Treatments You Haven't Heard Of
Many men try BPH medications first. But pills don’t always solve the problem. And some come with unwanted side effects like fatigue or sexual dysfunction.
The good news? You don’t have to jump straight to BPH surgery. The best BPH treatments for many men are minimally invasive procedures that help them avoid medications and surgeries. Here are three of them:
Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy
Rezūm uses steam to shrink prostate tissue.
During the procedure, small amounts of water vapor are injected into the prostate. The steam destroys the excess tissue, which is gradually absorbed by the body over the next few weeks. As the tissue shrinks, it relieves pressure on the urethra and improves urine flow. Some benefits of Rezūm are:
- It’s an office-based procedure.
- No permanent implant or device is left in the body.
- It is done using local anesthesia.
- Most men return to normal activities in a few days.
- Preserves sexual function in most men.
- Aims for long-term symptom relief.
Response to treatment may not happen right away. It can take several weeks to notice improvement.
GreenLight Laser Therapy
GreenLight uses laser energy to remove overgrown prostate tissue. The laser vaporizes the tissue that is blocking urine flow. This procedure is typically performed in a hospital or surgical center, often as an outpatient procedure. Several key benefits of GreenLight Laser Therapy are:
- Immediate symptom relief for many men.
- It’s effective for larger prostates.
- Less bleeding than traditional surgery.
It’s safe for men taking blood thinners.
GreenLight Laser Therapy is typically done under general or spinal anesthesia.
UroLift System
UroLift is a unique approach that doesn’t involve cutting or removing tissue. Instead, small permanent implants are inserted to lift and hold enlarged prostate tissue away from the urethra. This allows urine to flow more freely without destroying tissue.
UroLift is performed under local anesthesia. It:
- Provides quick symptom relief, often within two weeks
- Preserves sexual function, including ejaculation
- Requires no tissue removal or long-term recovery
Get Expert Care for BPH
You don’t have to live with frustrating BPH symptoms. Early treatment can help you avoid long-term complications, like kidney damage or recurrent UTIs. More importantly, it can restore your quality of life.
Don't continue to live with the frustrating symptoms of BPH - schedule an appointment with an experienced urologist today!