12/05/2026
PROSTATE ISSUES, SLEEP AND MEN’S HEALTH…A conversation worth having.
I nearly didn’t post this, but I think more men probably need to talk about this stuff openly.
For years, I struggled with prostate issues, infections, discomfort and waking up five, six or seven times a night to go to the toilet. You don’t really realise how much broken sleep affects your life until it’s happening constantly.
Your energy drops. Your head gets tired. Your mental health takes a hit, and after a while you just start accepting it as “normal”.
Yesterday, I had a UroLift procedure after exploring different options with specialists. Opting for the least evasive and least side affects from the normal TURP procedure. It’s still early days, and recovery is definitely not fun 😅 but even one proper night’s sleep reminded me how important it is not to ignore your health.
One thing I’ve learned over the past few years, especially dealing with different health issues, is that you cannot take your eye off the ball when it comes to looking after yourself.
Keep asking questions. Keep looking for answers. Keep moving forward.
You are not alone in it, even when it feels like you are.
And honestly, in your 50’s (or 60’s/70’s or 80’s) life is nowhere near over. In a lot of ways, it’s only just beginning.
If this starts even one conversation or helps one person get checked, then it was worth posting 🧡