What Is BPH?
Understanding the Condition
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate, a common condition that affects more than half of men over 50 and nearly 90% of men over 80. The prostate naturally grows as men age, but when it gets too large, it starts pressing against the urethra and bladder, making it harder for urine to flow freely.
This can make daily life frustrating, interrupt your sleep, and leave you constantly searching for the nearest bathroom.
Common Symptoms
If you have BPH, you may experience one or more of the following:
Frequent or urgent need to urinate
Weak or slow
urine stream
Difficulty starting or
stopping urination
Waking up multiple
times a night to go
Dribbling or leaking after finishing
Feeling like your bladder
never fully empties
Typical Treatment Options
For years, men have been told there were only two ways to treat an enlarged prostate: medications or surgery.
Medications
Prescription drugs can help relax or shrink the prostate, but they often come with side effects like fatigue, dizziness, or sexual dysfunction. If you stop taking them, symptoms usually return.
Surgery
Procedures like TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate) physically remove prostate tissue. While effective, they involve anesthesia, a hospital stay, a catheter, a longer recovery, and the standard risks that come along with surgery.
Today, there is a better way.
The Better Option: PAE
Our team of board-certified interventional radiologists are experts in embolization procedures, like PAE. We’ve helped thousands of men across the Southwest find lasting relief from BPH symptoms through precision, experience, and cutting-edge imaging technology. When it comes to your prostate health, experience matters. With ViP, you’re in expert hands every step of the way.
Find Out if PAE is Right for You
If you’ve been diagnosed with BPH or are tired of living with the symptoms, it’s time to learn more about this breakthrough treatment. Gets answers to common questions about the procedure, recovery, and results.
