{"id":4801,"date":"2026-06-28T22:20:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T20:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dumonceau-urologie.fr\/test2\/relieving-urinary-problems-associated-with-bph\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T19:31:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T17:31:55","slug":"relieving-urinary-problems-associated-with-bph","status":"publish","type":"besoin_patient","link":"https:\/\/www.dumonceau-urologie.fr\/en\/besoins-urologie\/relieving-urinary-problems-associated-with-bph\/","title":{"rendered":"Relieving urinary problems related to BPH"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Graduated solutions, from medication to lasers Relieve urinary problems related to BPH: diagnosis, treatments and personalized solutions with Dr. Olivier Dumonceau in Paris. Consultation appointment FAQ \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5038,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-4801","besoin_patient","type-besoin_patient","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"dumonceau_subtitle":"Graduated solutions, from medication to lasers","dumonceau_intro":"Relieve urinary problems related to BPH: diagnosis, treatments and personalized solutions with Dr. Olivier Dumonceau in Paris.","dumonceau_related_expertises":"","dumonceau_related_besoins":"","dumonceau_card_excerpt":"Relieve urinary problems related to BPH: diagnosis, treatments and personalized solutions with Dr. Olivier Dumonceau in Paris.","dumonceau_form_shortcode":"","dumonceau_primary_label":"Consultation appointment","dumonceau_primary_url":"https:\/\/www.doctolib.fr\/chirurgien-urologue\/paris\/olivier-dumonceau\/booking\/telehealth-suggestion","dumonceau_secondary_label":"","dumonceau_secondary_url":"","dumonceau_card_image":5038,"dumonceau_hero_image":4340,"dumonceau_videos":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EfHE4RHKHg8","title":"My review in video"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LHWmavxED1Y","title":"My review in video"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4D4czt0WP5U","title":"My review in video"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hlClzeC4TS4","title":"Getting up at night to urinate: is it a prostate problem?"}],"dumonceau_video_eyebrow":"","dumonceau_video_section_title":"","dumonceau_video_section_text":"","dumonceau_faq_title":"FAQ \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions","dumonceau_faq_items":[{"question":"What are the first-line treatments for urinary problems related to BPH?","answer":"The treatment begins with simple rules (limit drinks in the evening, reduce caffeine and alcohol, treat constipation) and, if necessary, drug treatment: alpha-blockers, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors or herbal medicine."},{"question":"What are the limitations of medications?","answer":"Medications relieve symptoms but do not permanently reduce prostate size. Their effect sometimes diminishes over time, and some cause fatigue, dizziness, or sexual dysfunction, prompting a move towards more permanent treatment."},{"question":"When should interventional treatment be considered?","answer":"When discomfort persists despite medication, when complications arise (retention, infections, bladder stones, kidney problems), or when the patient wishes to discontinue daily treatment, minimally invasive solutions exist before resorting to traditional surgery."},{"question":"Is it possible to remain without treatment if the discomfort is moderate?","answer":"Yes. BPH with few symptoms and no complications can simply be monitored. The important thing is regular follow-up with uroflowmetry and residual urine measurement, to intervene before the bladder becomes strained."}],"dumonceau_sidebar_rdv_title":"","dumonceau_doctor_band_title":"","dumonceau_doctor_band_text":"","dumonceau_doctor_band_points":null,"dumonceau_doctor_band_image":"","dumonceau_page_cta_title":"","dumonceau_page_cta_text":"","dumonceau_closing_highlights":null,"dumonceau_blocks":[{"acf_fc_layout":"image_text_block","eyebrow":"","title":"Introduction","content":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or prostatic adenoma, is a common condition after age 50. It often manifests as urinary problems that impair quality of life.<\/span><\/p><p> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These symptoms are not inevitable. Solutions \u2014 medical, minimally invasive or surgical \u2014 exist to<\/span> <b>relieve, stabilize or correct<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the discomfort.<\/span><\/p><p> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal: to support you towards lasting relief, tailored to your profile, while minimizing side effects.<\/span><\/p>","image":4340},{"acf_fc_layout":"video_section_block","eyebrow":"","title":"Expertise in Prostate Adenoma","text":"","video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EfHE4RHKHg8"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","eyebrow":"","title":"What is BPH for relieving urinary problems?","content":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BPH refers to a benign enlargement of the prostate gland, which can compress the urethra or the base of the bladder. This compression alters urine flow and causes various symptoms\u2014without being linked to cancer.<\/span><\/p><p> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, BPH can lead to complications: acute urinary retention, infections, bladder stones, or even kidney damage if bladder emptying is severely impaired.<\/span><\/p><p> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each case is unique: the extent of symptoms, the impact on daily life, the size of the prostate, and comorbidities are all factors that guide treatment.<\/span><\/p>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video_section_block","eyebrow":"","title":"How can I treat my prostate adenoma?","text":"","video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LHWmavxED1Y"},{"acf_fc_layout":"list_block","eyebrow":"","title":"What are the symptoms associated with BPH?","text":"","items":[{"item":"Thin, jerky or interrupted stream of urine"},{"item":"Difficulty starting urination"},{"item":"Feeling of not completely emptying the bladder"},{"item":"Frequent need to urinate, especially at night (nocturia)"},{"item":"Urgent urge to urinate, sometimes with overflow incontinence."},{"item":"Burning or discomfort during urination"},{"item":"Recurrent urinary tract infections"},{"item":"Sometimes, there is blood in the urine."}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"video_section_block","eyebrow":"Expertise","title":"Patient journey office","text":"","video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4D4czt0WP5U"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","eyebrow":"","title":"Diagnosis: the assessment before any action for urinary disorders","content":"<p><strong>Why choose REZUM treatment?<\/strong><\/p><p> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before proposing a solution, a complete evaluation is necessary to confirm the cause, assess the severity, and rule out other conditions (such as prostate cancer or urethral stricture). This evaluation includes:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"> <b>Medical interview and collection of symptoms<\/b><b><br><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(urinary scores, medical history, comorbidities)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"> <b>Clinical examination<\/b><b><br><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specifically, a digital rectal exam to assess the prostate<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"> <b>Urine analysis<\/b><b><br><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To detect an infection or the presence of blood<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"> <b>Urine flowmeter \/ flowmeter<\/b><b><br><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To measure the speed of the urine stream<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"> <b>Measurement of post-void residual<\/b><b><br><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amount of urine remaining in the bladder after urination<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"> <b>Prostate ultrasound \/ bladder-prostate ultrasound<\/b><b><br><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To estimate the volume, the presence of a median lobe, the morphology<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"> <b>PSA testing<\/b><b><br><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In cases of suspected infection or before certain interventions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"> <b>Additional examinations<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(MRI, cystoscopy, urodynamics)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the context or the standard assessment requires it<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This assessment helps to categorize urinary disorders \u2014 mild, moderate or severe \u2014 and to choose a personalized strategy.<\/span><\/p>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video_section_block","eyebrow":"Experience","title":"Getting up at night to urinate: is it a prostate problem?","text":"","video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hlClzeC4TS4"},{"acf_fc_layout":"list_block","eyebrow":"","title":"Relief strategies: therapeutic options","text":"","items":[{"item":"Limit diuretic drinks (coffee, tea, alcohol), especially in the evening"},{"item":"Space out fluid intake before bedtime"},{"item":"Urinate as soon as you feel the urge: avoid holding it in for a long time"},{"item":"Monitor body weight, fight against obesity"},{"item":"Regular physical activity"},{"item":"Control cardiovascular factors (hypertension, diabetes)"},{"item":"Alpha-blockers: fast-acting, they relax the bladder neck and the muscle fibers around the urethra, facilitating flow."},{"item":"5\u03b1-reductase inhibitors: gradually reduce prostate volume; 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