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To: Red Badger
I NEED this thread . . . . bring it on guys.

I have no seminal fluid because of Tamsulosin and my Dr. says there's no holistic substitute.

6 posted on 05/06/2025 6:59:17 AM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true, I have no proof, but they're true.)
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To: knarf
I have no seminal fluid because of Tamsulosin and my Dr. says there's no holistic substitute.

I have a...friend...uh....with the same problem. I...I mean he just stopped taking it.

8 posted on 05/06/2025 7:03:29 AM PDT by Mr.Unique (My boss wants me to sign up for a 401K. No way I'm running that far! )
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To: knarf

Supplements do not work.

BPH is not an inflammation that can be treated.

Your prostate grows as you age and impinges on your urethra.

Treatments:

Medical

Tamsulosin and Cialis relax the muscles in the area leading to some relief with minor side effects.

5-ARIs - shrink the prostate over several months but come with unpleasant side effects.

Minimally invasive treatments:

Temporary/permanent stents - new to market.

Urolift - Not suitable for all gland sizes, not consistent/durable

PAE - Outpatient procedure. No side effects (other than a week of worsened symptoms) and good long term efficacy, lesser IPSS reduction than TURP

Aquablation - effective but longer recovery with catheter and high bleeding risk. Hospital stay & catheter during recovery.

Rezum - Outpatient procedure. Steam ablation of tissue. Not suitable for all gland sizes, not consistent/durable

TURP - Potential side effects include retrograde ejaculation, impotence and incontinence. Hospital stay & catheter during recovery.

Laser ablation/HOLEP Potential side effects include retrograde ejaculation, impotence and incontinence. Hospital stay & catheter during recovery.

Prostatectomy - Major surgery with associated risks. Serious side effects.

I had PAE in February and I am very satisfied with the results.


13 posted on 05/06/2025 7:19:19 AM PDT by NY.SS-Bar9 (Those that vote for a living outnumber those that work for one.)
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To: knarf

alfuzosin works almost as well as tamsulosin and it does allow for seminal fluid.


19 posted on 05/06/2025 7:51:26 AM PDT by ckilmer
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