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Symptoms of BPH

Men with BPH may experience one or more of the following symptoms:

• Frequent urination, especially at night (nocturia)
• Sudden, strong urge to urinate
• Weak or interrupted urine stream
• Difficulty starting urination
• Feeling that the bladder isn’t completely empty
• Dribbling at the end of urination

Risk Factors

Several factors can increase your likelihood of developing an enlarged prostate:

• Age: Risk increases significantly after age 50
• Family History: A close relative with BPH raises your risk
• Lifestyle Factors: Obesity, lack of exercise, and high-fat diets
• Chronic Health Conditions: Diabetes and heart disease
• Hormonal Imbalance: Age-related changes in testosterone and estrogen levels

Diagnoses

If you’re experiencing urinary symptoms, your physician may recommend diagnostic tests to evaluate prostate size and rule out other conditions. These may include:

• Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)
• Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Blood Test
• Urinary Flow Test
• Post-Void Residual Volume Test
• Imaging Studies such as MRI or CT angiography to assess vascular anatomy before PAE

Our team at RVC works closely with your urologist or primary care provider to ensure an accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plan.

Treatment – Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)

PAE is a non-surgical outpatient procedure performed by our experienced interventional radiologists. Here’s what sets it apart”

Benefits of PAE:

• Outpatient Procedure – No general anesthesia or hospital stay
• Lower Risk –Less chance of urinary incontinence and sexual side effects
• Safe for High-Risk Patients – A suitable option for complex cases
• Faster Recovery – Quick return to daily life
• Proven Relief – High satisfaction and symptom improvement

What to Expect:

The procedure lasts about 1–2 hours. After local anesthesia and light sedation, you’ll rest briefly in our recovery area and return home the same day. Most patients begin noticing symptom relief within a few weeks, with continued improvement as the prostate shrinks over time.

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