Questions About Turp

[Ffrorg]

Hi guys, my urologist is recommending TURP for an enlarged prostate. Has anyone had one in the last 5 or so years? How was it? Has it been successful for alleviating urinary symptoms? How about side effects like incontinence and leaking?

I'm also worried about retrograde ejaculation. Obviously there's a quality of life issue, but I'm really hesitant about this. Any guys have experience with this? How do you experience it and how do your partners feel about it or react? Medication isn't working and it's sounding like there's not really another option on the table in terms of intervention.

[WyoMan]

The TURP procedure is considered the one to compare other procedures by. I haven't had that one, as doctors here seem to go with laser treatment. There are different colored light laser procedures, and I have had two 'green light' surgery. They were not painful at all, and only had to take it easy for a while.
I came home soon after surgery with a catheter which I removed the next morning.
And yes, there is no ejaculation afterward and that is a disappointment.
But being able to empty the bladder is much better that UTIs. catheters, and leaking is better for me. I do still leak some, but that might could be better with pelvic floor exercises.
I hope someone with the TURP responds to your post.

[BillyBob51]

Hi guys, my urologist is recommending TURP for an enlarged prostate. Has anyone had one in the last 5 or so years? How was it? Has it been successful for alleviating urinary symptoms? How about side effects like incontinence and leaking?

I'm also worried about retrograde ejaculation. Obviously there's a quality of life issue, but I'm really hesitant about this. Any guys have experience with this? How do you experience it and how do your partners feel about it or react? Medication isn't working and it's sounding like there's not really another option on the table in terms of intervention.

I had the TURP procedure and another, back in early 2000s.
I had a problem of not being able to control urination. I was constantly having an urge to pee and if I wasn't close or able to use a restroom, I wouldn't be able to HOLD IT. I'd get wet. It was terrible out on the highway, I'd have to stop at every rest stop.
The procedure did help, I no longer had the problem for many years.

But the main after effect is my problem and concern. It does cause "retrograde ejaculation" or "dry orgasm". Will never be able to "CUM" during any sexual activity. I miss that ability.
I think I've heard from others that newer procedures are less evasive.

Good luck to you.