Is TherMatrx for Me?

Consider the Facts

It's a common problem

More than 50% of men over the age of 60 have an enlarged prostate. ⁵ As the prostate grows, it presses against and narrows the urethra, causing a urinary obstruction that makes it difficult to urinate. Men with enlarged prostate may experience difficulty urinating, increased frequency and urgency, and the inconvenience of waking often during the night.

It's important to address it

While an enlarged prostate also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is not cancerous, if left untreated it can cause permanent damage to the urinary system.

It's easily treated

The three most common treatment options recommended by physicians are medication, minimally invasive thermo therapy, and surgery. Let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages of each.

What are my BPH treatment options?

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Therapy selection is a decision between you and your physician. Each option has advantages and disadvantages that should be explored in detail.

Medication

In cases of mild symptoms of enlarged prostate, medications such as Alpha Blockers may provide relief for many men.

Advantages

• If the medications work, they can be a simple solution with no surgical procedure required⁵

Disadvantages

• Medications are costly ^{5, 7}
• Medications must be taken every day for the rest of your life to maintain symptom relief ^{5, 7}
• Medications may stop working over time ^{7, 9}
• May not eliminate the need for surgery in the future ^{7, 9}

Possible Complications

• Erection problems such as erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence ⁵
• Lowered sexual drive ⁵
• Dizziness ⁵
• Low blood pressure ⁵
• Nasal congestion ⁵

TherMatrx® Office Thermo Therapy™

This method works by applying heat to the prostate tissue responsible for the urinary symptoms of enlarged prostate. The heat causes changes in the prostate tissue resulting in long-lasting symptom relief. ^{1, 3}

Advantages

• In-office treatment; patients return home right after the procedure ¹
• Doesn’t require a hospital visit or general anesthesia ¹
• Most patients experience quick recovery and resume normal activities in 3 days ¹
• A single treatment can provide long-lasting symptom relief ^{1, 3}
• No long-term side effects, and minimal sexual side effects were reported in the clinical trial ^{1, 2}
• Covered by Medicare and most private insurers

Disadvantages

• Symptom relief happens gradually over 6 to 12 weeks from the time of treatment

Possible Complications

• Most patients do NOT experience side effects, and the majority of side effects observed in clinical studies were resolved within days after treatment and disappeared shortly thereafter on their own.¹

Surgery

Surgery may be recommended if your enlarged prostate symptoms are severe or other treatment options haven't been successful for you. The most common surgery is transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).

Advantages

• Long-lasting symptom relief ⁷
• TURP has long history of use ⁷

Disadvantages

• Requires general or regional anesthesia ⁷
• Requires a 2-3 day hospital stay ⁷
• Activities are restricted for 4-6 weeks ⁷
• Anticoagulants, including aspirin, must be discontinued for a designated period before the procedure ⁷

Possible Complications

• The risk of general surgical complications ⁵
• Retrograde ejaculation ("dry climax") ⁵
• Erection problems such as erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence ⁵
• Incontinence (the inability to control your bladder) ⁵
  

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