Rezūm Procedure and Direct Primary Care (DPC): Relief, Recovery, Personalized Care
If an enlarged prostate (BPH) is making your life difficult, Rezūm uses steam to shrink it. DPC makes sure that your treatment is easy, cheap, and comfortable for you.
What Rezūm is all about: Steam Therapy for Prostate Pain Relief
Rezūm sends steam directly to the prostate to shrink the tissue, which helps with urinary problems. Important information:
- Procedure: 9 minutes in the office with local anesthesia.
- Uses: Treats BPH with symptoms that are moderate to severe (IPSS >12).
- Safety: 75–80% improvement in symptoms; low risk of retrograde ejaculation compared to TURP.
Important information:
- Costs: DPC memberships (100–300 USD/month) include consultations and follow-ups, while traditional fees (4,000–8,000 USD/procedure) do not.
Risks of untreated BPH:
- Holding onto urine, hurting the kidneys.
How DPC Improves Rezūm Results
Direct Primary Care (DPC) changes how BPH is treated by coordinating care in a proactive, patient-first way.
All-inclusive Before the Procedure Get ready
- Testing on the same day: Make an appointment for uroflowmetry and PSA within 48 hours.
- Tracking symptoms: Use IPSS questionnaires to measure how urgent, frequent, and flow they are.
- Review of medications: Change the alpha-blockers or 5ARIs before the procedure.
Clear prices and all-around help
- Care that includes everything: Membership includes Rezūm, medications after surgery, and bladder training.
- Savings on costs: Self-pay DPC rates can help you save 20–35% on facility fees.
- To lessen post-op irritation, cut back on caffeine and alcohol.
Personalized Recovery and Long-Term Relief
- Access 24/7: Use telehealth to treat dysuria or retention right away.
- Monitoring progress: Keep track of IPSS scores at 2, 6, and 12 weeks after the procedure.
- Focus on prevention: Control your weight and metabolic health to slow down BPH progression.
Advantages of DPC for Rezūm Patients
- No wait times: 90% of DPC patients have Rezūm done within two weeks, while it usually takes six weeks or more.
- Continuity: One group is in charge of urinalysis, retention risks, and sexual health.
- No extra charges: Prices that are clear (for example, 5,500 USD for everything with membership).
Success Stories from Real Life
- Case 1: Mike, 58, has nocturia five times a night. Mike's DPC team did Rezūm, and his IPSS went from 22 to 6 in three months.
- Case 2: Raj, 65, is trying to avoid sexual side effects. Raj's DPC provider picked Rezūm over TURP because it keeps the ability to ejaculate.
Questions and Answers: Rezūm in DPC
- Q: When will I see results?
- A: The prostate will get smaller over the course of 3 to 6 weeks, and things will get better slowly.
- Q: Is it possible to do Rezūm again?
- A: Yes. DPC checks the remaining tissue after six months if necessary.
- Q: Do you need catheters after surgery?
- A: A temporary catheter for 3 to 5 days in 30% of cases; DPC shows how to care for yourself at home.
- Q: What if the symptoms come back?
- A: DPC has drugs, minimally invasive options, or TURP.
Why DPC is the best place to go for BPH care
The American Urological Association (AUA) stresses that BPH management should focus on the patient. DPC gets things done by:
- Increasing adherence: 95% of DPC patients go to follow-ups, while only 70% of people in the country do.
- Lowering costs: With bundled pricing, members save between 2,000 USD and 5,000 USD.
- Improving outcomes: 85% say they still feel better after two years, compared to 75% in standard care.
Final Thoughts
Rezūm in DPC isn't just about making your prostate smaller; it's also about working with a team that cares about your urinary health and overall health. With DPC, you can get around insurance problems, see the best urologists, and get a care plan that changes as you get better. From getting ready for surgery to long-term relief, get treatment that's as steady as your new stream.
