If you are a male age 50 or older, chances are you have experienced the cumbersome effects of an enlarged prostate. Keep in mind that you have options to deal with the issue. There are many options for enlarged prostate treatment. The least invasive option is to keep a watchful wait on the condition. Of course, this will be done with your doctor’s supervision to make sure the condition does not worsen or is not an affect of something more severe. You can choose natural alternatives to try while you wait it out. If that doesn’t work for you, your doctor can recommend certain alpha-blocker medications or even surgery to remove the excess tissue surrounding the prostate.
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 swelling of the male organ and the inability to discharge semen at climax, 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.
1 Data taken from the CTC Advance® Instructions for Use, 250348 Rev B 12/08
