BPH Relief Without Compromise: How Rezūm Therapy Preserves Sexual and Urinary Function

When you are finding yourself having frequent trips to the bathroom, a weak urinary stream, and difficulty emptying your bladder, this can feel extremely frustrating and demoralizing. While these symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) are common as men age, they can significantly impact overall comfort and confidence.

By addressing the root cause of BPH symptoms while preserving the surrounding structures responsible for sexual and urinary function, Rezūm Water Vapour Therapy offers men a treatment option focused not just on symptom relief, but on maintaining overall quality of life.

What is Rezūm Water Vapour Therapy?

Rezūm Therapy is a minimally invasive treatment designed to relieve symptoms caused by BPH. Instead of surgically cutting or removing prostate tissue, this procedure uses targeted water vapor to reduce the excess tissue that is pressing on the urethra and causing urinary problems.

The procedure is as follows:

  • A urologist inserts a small handheld device through the urethra to reach the prostate. 
  • The device then releases controlled bursts of sterile water vapor directly into the enlarged prostate tissue. 
  • When the steam contacts the tissue, it releases stored thermal energy, causing the unwanted prostate cells to break down.


Over the following weeks, the body naturally absorbs and removes the treated tissue, gradually reducing pressure on the urethra. As the obstruction decreases, many patients experience improved urinary flow and reduced BPH symptoms. Clinical studies from the Carolina Urologic Research Center show that Rezūm Therapy demonstrated significant improvements in BPH symptoms and can be sustained through five-year follow-up.

Preserving Sexual Function: A Major Advantage

One of the biggest concerns men have when considering treatment for BPH is the potential impact on their sexual health. While relieving urinary symptoms is important, many patients worry that certain procedures may lead to complications such as erectile dysfunction or changes in ejaculation.

One of the key advantages of Rezūm Therapy is that it was designed to treat enlarged prostate tissue while minimizing damage to the surrounding structures involved in sexual function. 

  • Preservation of Ejaculatory Function: Because Rezūm therapy delivers precise, localized treatment to the enlarged prostate tissue, it avoids disrupting the structures that play a role in ejaculation.
  • Low Risk of Erectile Dysfunction: With Rezūm therapy, the treatment is focused specifically on reducing the excess prostate tissue that blocks urine flow, rather than removing or damaging surrounding areas. As a result, the risk of erectile dysfunction is considered very low, and most patients are able to maintain their existing erectile function after treatment.
  • Supports Quality of Life: The ability of Rezūm therapy to relieve urinary symptoms while preserving both erectile and ejaculatory function makes it a compelling option for patients seeking effective BPH relief without compromising intimacy or confidence.

Protecting Urinary Function and Control

While preserving sexual health is an important consideration, men seeking treatment for BPH also want meaningful relief from the urinary symptoms that disrupt their daily lives. 

Rezūm Therapy addresses these symptoms because when the treated tissue is gradually absorbed by the body, the prostate shrinks, reducing the obstruction and allowing urine to flow more freely.

  • Improved Urinary Flow: As pressure on the urethra decreases, many patients notice a stronger and more consistent urinary stream. This improvement can make it easier to start urinating and reduce the feeling of straining during bathroom visits.
  • Reduced Urgency and Frequency: By relieving the blockage caused by an enlarged prostate, Rezūm therapy can help reduce urinary urgency, frequent daytime urination, and nocturia. 
  • Maintaining Bladder Control: Since Rezūm therapy is designed to be precise and minimally invasive, it avoids damaging the muscles and nerves responsible for urinary continence.
Minimally invasive treatment for BPH, preserving sexual and urinary function

Relief From BPH Symptoms with Steinberg Urology

Rezūm Therapy allows many men to find meaningful relief without compromising sexual health or bladder control: two factors that play an important role in long-term quality of life. If you are experiencing bothersome BPH symptoms, speaking with a qualified urologist can help you determine whether Rezūm Therapy may be the right approach for your needs. Book an appointment today at Steinberg Urology.