HoLEP and Sexual Recovery
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study looks at how HoLEP surgery affects sexual function, particularly ejaculation. It's for men who are getting HoLEP to relieve bothersome urinary symptoms.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are male and between 18 and 100 years old.
- You plan to have HoLEP surgery for bothersome urinary symptoms.
- You currently have normal ejaculation (semen comes out through the urethra).
- You do not have a urinary catheter in place before the surgery.
- You do not have a neurological disease like Parkinson's or multiple sclerosis.
- You have not had any prior prostate or urethral surgery that could affect ejaculation.
- You are able to make your own decisions and can read, understand, and speak English.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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