Can I continue self catheterize indefinitely?

Can I continue self catheterize indefinitely?

I have BPH and am very adept at self-catheterization. I know about all the surgical options for this malady but choose to avoid them. Can I continue self catheterize indefinitely? I have had very few problems with catheterization since being found to have BPH for about 4 years. Thanks!

2 Answers

Dr. Nicolas Lailas

Urologist

Reston, Virginia

You can and some people do. My advice though would be consider doing a minimally invasive procedure to not have to catheterize. Those procedures would be a urolift, bipolar TURP, green light laser turp, rezume or a prostate embolization.

Dr. Niko Lailas

Adam J. W. Davies

Urologist

Hamilton, Waikato

The short answer is yes, you can continue self catheterization indefinitely. For some people, it is the best option to empty their bladder, long term.