b'Mens Health, Worth the DiscussionMen experience their own unique set of health concerns throughout their life. Our goal is to open the discussionand get the facts WANT TOout about BPH LEARN MORE?(benign prostaticCALL UShypertrophy), 833-AH-WELLNESSmore commonly(833-249-3556)referred to as anenlarged prostate. Who is affected by BPH?TURPis considered the gold standard surgical procedure for treating BPH effects 25% of men by the age of 55 BPH. It has been around for over 40 years and the benefits last forand 50% of men by the age of 75. According10 years. The procedure removes tissue. It requires an overnightto Dr. Joanne LaMonica, an expert urologist,stay and a catheter is placed for several days after the procedure. BPH is mostly genetic, but the prostateRecovery time is typically two months.continues to grow every year, so men aged55 and older tend to exhibit symptoms The Urolift is a procedure that doesnt include the removal of tissue. which worsen with age. Instead staples are placed in the prostate to relieve the obstruction.This is a same day procedure, meaning no overnight stay, and it hasWhat are common signs? a two to four-week recovery period.Urinary frequency (every 1-2 hours) Walking at night to help void bladder Inability to completely void bladder Meet our urology team Decreased force of urinary flow Our team of providers welcomes patients in our Ukiah and Fort Bragg clinics. Urinary tract infectionsTreatment optionsMedications can help alleviate symptoms. However, many medications have damaging, long-term effects. Our providers recommend surgical treatment options for the bestlong-term results. TURP and Urolift are thego-to procedures, each with many benefits.Joanne LaMonica, MD Naum Spiegel, MDRose Ray, FNP6|AHMendocino.org'