Drugs and cuts: traditional ways to treat bph: surgery

DRUGS AND CUTS: TRADITIONAL WAYS TO TREAT BPH: SURGERY
There are times when your prostate gland may be extremely enlarged and surgery could be a viable option.
The primary method of treating a severely enlarged prostate gland is by a surgical procedure known as transurethral resection of the prostate, or by its acronym TURP. It is accepted that, in severe cases, surgery produces a far greater improvement than drugs (Guess, 1995). There are drawbacks, though. The expense of surgery, the possibility that something could go wrong during the operation or anesthesia, lost time from work, and pain. In a study done in the 1980s on more than 3800 patients who underwent TURP, at least 25% of the patients had some kind of surgical complication. Furthermore, at least 2 people out of a thousand died within 30 days of the surgery. Some of the complications associated with surgery include incontinence and impotence.
Laser surgery is an alternative to TURP. A laser is introduced through the urethra and up to the prostate area. Any excessive prostate tissue causing blockage can be destroyed. This procedure is relatively new and it will take time for urologists to fine-tune their skills.
But can surgery be avoided? More and more users of SP are finding out that this herb can either prevent the need for surgery, or at least postpone its need. Jim L., an investment advisor who lives in Los Angeles, is one example. He says:
I'm a 47 year-old male who began to experience symptoms of an enlarged prostate about six years ago. The typical sensations and accompanying behaviors emerged as a set of undesirable changes in my life. Until about 6 months ago, I was getting up each night to urinate from 1 to 3 times. I naturally reacted to such inconveniences by trying to curtail my liquid intake, which brought on other symptoms; notably those associated with mild dehydration. My wife complained that my getting up at night was interrupting her sleep. Other symptoms relating to sexual performance were disturbing as well.
I felt uncomfortable most of the time, including those moments before and after urination. The sensation I felt in my lower urinary area was like having a tennis ball pushing against my urinary tract.
When I brought up these symptoms with my doctor, he referred me to a specialist who recommended surgery. Descriptions of exploratory surgery were so repulsive that I never returned for a second appointment.
Quite by accident, I learned about SP, and since early December 1996, I've been taking minimal doses, in addition to Pygeum extract. I feel pleased to report that, without any other changes in my diet or behavior patterns, my symptoms are nearly completely gone. I regularly sleep without interruption and have no discomfort with urination. Urine flow has significantly increased (although not as strong as my 14 year-old son's has). These changes are occurring with one additional interesting effect: I've noticed that, in the past couple of months (after 3 months of use), I have not been experiencing any hair loss.
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