An enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is an incredibly common condition that affects many men as they age. While BPH isn’t cancerous, it can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms that disrupt your daily life.
BPH treatment can help. At Advanced Urology in Culver City, Los Angeles, Redondo Beach, and San Pedro, California, we offer Rezūm™ water vapor therapy, a minimally invasive solution designed to shrink your prostate and relieve symptoms with long-lasting results. Here’s how it works.
Your prostate is a small gland that’s part of the male reproductive system. It’s located just below your bladder. It surrounds your urethra, and, as you get older, it's common for your prostate to gradually increase in size.
About 50% of men over age 60 have enlarged prostates, and it gets even more common with age. While the exact cause isn’t fully understood, hormonal changes, especially involving testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT), play a major role.
Although BPH isn’t cancerous, a larger prostate can squeeze your urethra and begin to cause bothersome urinary symptoms like:
If you experience any of these symptoms, you don’t have to accept it as an inevitable part of getting older. Rezūm is a non-surgical treatment designed to shrink your prostate and eliminate BPH symptoms, and it could be a good option for you.
Rezūm is an innovative, minimally invasive treatment that uses the energy in water vapor (steam) to treat BPH. During the procedure, we insert a small device into your urethra that delivers controlled doses of steam directly into the enlarged prostate tissue.
When the steam comes into contact with the tissue, it turns back into water and releases energy. The energy makes the targeted prostate cells die. Over the following weeks, your body naturally absorbs and removes that excess tissue, relieving pressure on your urethra and improving urine flow.
Rezūm is an outpatient procedure that takes just a few minutes, and you can go home shortly afterward. Most men return to normal activities within a few days, making it a great option for those looking for a low-risk, effective alternative to medication or traditional surgery.
Rezūm is becoming a preferred treatment for BPH, and it offers several major benefits over traditional treatments like medication and surgery.
Because Rezūm is minimally invasive, no incisions are required. It offers fast recovery and lower risks compared with surgery, and it also comes with a lower risk of sexual side effects compared with other treatments.
Results can last for years with a single treatment, and it's an excellent option for men who aren’t getting relief from medication or who want to avoid daily pills.
At Advanced Urology, we understand how disruptive BPH symptoms can be. Our urologists specialize in advanced treatments like Rezūm to help you find long-term relief without major surgery, and we’re here to help you find out if it’s right for you.
Struggling with frequent urination, weak flow, or other symptoms of an enlarged prostate? Schedule a consultation at Advanced Urology online or call us at 310-670-9119 to learn more about Rezūm.
