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Side Effects of Macroplastique for Men

Macroplastique is a permanent device inserted into the tissues surrounding your urethra in order to treat stress urinary incontinence or the unintentional leaking of urine. Despite its effectiveness, Macroplastique poses a risk for some side effects.

  1. Gender Differences

    • Men and women tend to develop similar side effects from Macroplastique; however, a study of the procedure at Tampere University Hospital showed that men frequently need more than one treatment of Macroplastique to receive the full benefits. This means that men develop the side effects common to the procedure repeatedly.

    Types of Common Side Effects

    • Common side effects of Macroplastique for men include painful urination, difficulty passing urine and the appearance of a small amount of blood in your urine.

    Time Frame

    • The common side effects of Macroplastique typically occur during the first 24 to 48 hours following the procedure, though

    Risks

    • For men, the Macroplastique procedure requires a general anesthetic, which poses slight risks for confusion, lung infections, stroke, heart attacks or death. The risks of general anesthesia are greater in men who smoke or suffer from kidney, heart or lung disease.

    Considerations

    • Only stress urinary incontinence or incontinence caused by weakened muscles is treatable with Macroplastique. If you suffer from other types of incontinence, the procedure is not for you.

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