Enlarged prostate treatment

Talk to your MinuteClinic provider about when and where you’ll be traveling. They can help you evaluate the risks for infection. If necessary, they can also prescribe preventative anti-malarial medication that will work best in that region. This might include pills or oral medication.

1. You may have to answer a few questions about symptoms to help us prepare for your visit prior to scheduling your appointment.

2. Check-in varies depending on how you scheduled your appointment:

   If you made your appointment online:
   Check in using the email or text message we sent to confirm your appointment. If you prefer to check in using the electronic kiosk, make sure you have your confirmation code.

   If you made your appointment in the clinic:
   Sign in at the electronic kiosk.

   If you made a MinuteClinic Virtual Care® appointment:
   To join your virtual visit, use the link in the email or text message we sent you to confirm your appointment. Please join 15 minutes before your scheduled visit time. You will need your date of birth and ZIP code to join the visit.

3. When it's time for your appointment, a provider will call your name.
4. Your provider will conduct a thorough examination based on your reason for visit, presenting symptoms and health history. Charges will be based on examination and services provided during the visit.
5. At the end of your visit, you are provided with a visit summary, receipt and educational material about your diagnosis. At your request, we can send your primary care provider information about your visit.

• Observation: Often, BPH is mild enough that it does not need direct intervention. Your health care provider or urologist can monitor it. This is typically done during your yearly physical exam.
• BPH medications: Several BPH drugs may be recommended for BPH. These can include alpha-blockers, 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors or a combination of these therapies.
• If surgery is required: Your MinuteClinic® provider can refer you to a doctor.

• Blood test
• Digital rectal exam: Your provider inserts their fingers into your rectum to check for prostate enlargement
• Prostate-specific antigen blood test (PSA): This blood test can detect elevated levels of specific prostrate-related antigens
• Urine test

Further tests might be required after an initial exam and tests. These can include a urinary flow test, a 24-hour voiding diary or other tests.

Painful or frequent urination should go away within 2 to 3 weeks after treatment. Sexual side effects, like erectile dysfunction, are unlikely to occur.

It might be difficult to control your bladder. You might wet the bed or be unable to get to the bathroom in time. You could also develop a urinary tract infection or bladder stones.

Your MinuteClinic provider can discuss your symptoms and medical history. They can examine you and order tests and medications. They can also discuss your treatment options with you.