Getting Radio Frequency Therapy

Medtronic’s Prostiva^® Radio Frequency (RF) System can be used in your doctor’s office, and it only takes 60 to 90 minutes. After applying a local anesthetic, the urologist passes a small instrument into the prostate, delivering RF energy that gets rid of the excess tissue causing your symptoms.

Enlarged prostate can cause discomfort, urgent or frequent urination, sleepless nights, and embarrassing interruptions in your daily life. RF therapy offers an effective alternative that may free you from a lifetime of daily medication or invasive surgery for your benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms.

Is It Right for You?

If you’re over 50 and you have BPH with an enlarged prostate that measures between 20 cm³ and 50 cm³, RF therapy may be right for you.
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Your Healthcare Team

Take the first step toward relieving your BPH symptoms. Talk to your urologist about your symptoms, lifestyle, and treatment concerns. An enlarged prostate may be a fact of life, but you don’t have to live with frequent urination, straining, or urinary discomfort.
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Insurance Coverage

Choose an effective treatment for your benign prostatic hyperplasia that’s covered by Medicare in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, as well as by many private insurance companies.
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Procedure: What to Expect

RF therapy is a minimally-invasive treatment for urinary symptoms due to symptomatic enlarged prostate. The treatment usually takes about an hour, plus some additional time for preparation and recovery. Find out what to expect before, during, and after your treatment.
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Questions and Answers

Get answers to your questions about treating your BPH or enlarged prostate with RF therapy.
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Personal Stories

Read about the experiences of people who have received our products and therapies. You’ll learn first-hand what life was like for these particular patients, both before and after treatment.
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Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.

Last updated: 11 Aug 2008