Enlarged Prostate, known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH
The prostate gland, located just below the bladder, is about the size and shape of a walnut. Its primary function is to produce semen, the fluid that carries sperm. The prostate surrounds a portion of the urethra - the tube that carries urine from the bladder.
Enlarged prostate, also known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), is a non-cancerous condition in which the prostate cells begin to increase in number. This growth, a normal part of the aging process, causes the gland to compress the urethra making urination difficult or painful.
Watch a video about enlarged prostate, also known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), and Cooled ThermoTherapy™ treatment.
Although it is not known exactly what causes an enlarged prostate, it is a common condition generally affecting men over age 60. In fact by age 85, 90% of men have an enlarged prostate.1
Enlarged prostate or BPH is not life threatening nor is it cancer; however, if left untreated it can lead to more serious health problems such as the inability to urinate, bladder stones, urinary tract infections or kidney damage.1
Cooled ThermoTherapyTM is available by prescription only. This therapy is not for everyone. Talk to your physician to see if Cooled ThermoTherapy is right for you. Most medical procedures may have side effects. Possible side effects for Cooled ThermoTherapy include blood in urine, clots in urine, painful or difficult urination, thickened bladder muscle, rectal irritation, temporary inability to control urination, brief inability to achieve or maintain an erection and the inability to discharge semen in orgasm thus should be considered by men who wish to have further offspring. A small risk of urethral stricture may result requiring further intervention. Patients may experience discomfort during the procedure that may require the use of analgesics or sedatives. Patients may be catheterized for a 2 to 5 day period following the treatment.1 For more complete information about the benefits and risks associated with Cooled ThermoTherapy please refer to the Instructions for Use found on our website at www.cooledthermotherapy.com or call us at 1.800.475.1403.
