Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Prostatic Artery Embolization: how much does the prostate shrink?
What is the short answer?
The prostate often shrinks by roughly a quarter to a third over several months, but results vary.
Symptom relief matters more than size.
What else should I know?
Most men notice improvement in about a week, and keep improving for about six months as the prostate shrinks.
When should I make an appointment?
If you're considering PAE, schedule a visit to see if your prostate is a good match.
Asking about Rezum?
We don’t do Rezum. Our enlarged-prostate procedures include HoLEP, UroLift and Aquablation.
Enlarged prostate (advancedurology.com) · BPH procedure comparison from Advanced Urology
Which offices are closest?
Grayson families can choose either of our clinics with surgery centers: Snellville (1557 Janmar Rd, Snellville, GA 30078) or Lawrenceville (501 Crown Pointe Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30046).
How do our urologists approach this?
Our urologists judge success by how you feel, not just by how much the prostate shrinks. Before recommending prostate artery embolization, we check your prostate’s size and your bladder function and ask about your goals. Then we compare PAE with UroLift, Aquablation and HoLEP. We’ll explain the gradual way improvement happens over several months.
What happens at a visit?
Expect us to check your urine, measure your flow and scan your bladder, with prostate imaging as well. Bring your medicine list and the BPH pills you’ve tried. We’ll go over each option and what recovery looks like.
How should I prepare?
Bring the BPH medicines you’ve tried, any earlier prostate imaging and a list of your other medicines. Keep notes on nighttime bathroom visits and the strength of your stream, so we can compare after treatment and see how much has improved for you.
When should I call?
Call us after PAE if you have fever, trouble urinating or pain that isn’t improving. When no urine will pass at all, head to an emergency room.
What do patients often ask?
These are the questions we hear most, each with a short answer.
When will I notice a difference?
Many men notice improvement in about a week and keep improving for about six months.
Is there a video on this?
This Advanced Urology episode explains prostate artery embolization for an enlarged prostate.
- Watch: #005 - Prostate Artery Embolization: A Surgery-Free Breakthrough for Enlarged Prostate What the video covers: A podcast episode on prostate artery embolization (PAE) for an enlarged prostate: how it works, for men concerned about traditional prostate surgery.
What else should I know?
General patient education from Advanced Urology. Grayson articles list