Overview

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), or prostate enlargement, is a non-cancerous condition that becomes increasingly common with age and affects many men over time. As the prostate increases in size, it can compress the urethra and disrupt normal urinary function.

While common, BPH is often under-treated or managed conservatively for too long—despite meaningful impact on daily life, sleep, and long-term bladder health.

ELMNT IR offers minimally invasive, image-guided treatments that address the root cause of symptoms—without the risks and recovery associated with traditional surgery.

Symptoms of BPH

Symptoms typically develop gradually and may worsen over time:

• Frequent urination, especially at night (nocturia)
• Difficulty starting urination
• Weak or interrupted urine stream
• Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
• Urgency or inability to delay urination
• Urinary retention in more advanced cases (Inability to urinate)

These symptoms can significantly affect sleep, productivity, and overall quality of life.

When to Seek Treatment

Many patients delay treatment, assuming symptoms are a normal part of aging. However, untreated BPH can lead to:

• Bladder damage
• Recurrent urinary tract infections
• Kidney complications in severe cases

If symptoms are persistent or worsening, evaluation is recommended.

How BPH is Diagnosed

Diagnosis typically involves:

• Clinical history and symptom assessment
• Physical exam (including prostate evaluation)
• Urine and blood testing (including PSA when appropriate)
• Imaging or ultrasound 

ELMNT IR works closely with referring physicians to ensure patients receive appropriate evaluation and are guided to the most effective treatment pathway.

Treatment Options

Treatment depends on symptom severity, prostate size, and patient preference. Options may include:

• Medication to relax or shrink the prostate
• Surgical procedures such as TURP
• Minimally invasive treatments, including embolization

A Minimally Invasive Option

For many patients, Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) offers an effective alternative to surgery.

PAE reduces blood flow to the prostate, causing it to shrink over time—relieving pressure on the urethra and improving urinary function.

Key advantages:

• No surgical incision
• No urinary catheter
• Lower risk of sexual side effects
• Lower risk of bleeding complications
• Outpatient procedure
• Faster recovery

Learn more about PAE (link to Procedure Page)

Who is a Candidate

You may be a candidate for minimally invasive treatment if:

• Medications are no longer effective
• You want to avoid surgery
• Symptoms are affecting your quality of life

A consultation and appropriate imaging review are required to determine the most appropriate treatment.

Why ELMNT IR

ELMNT IR is designed to bring advanced interventional radiology procedures out of the hospital and into a more accessible, patient-centered setting.

• Extensive expertise in advanced interventional treatments
• Specialized focus on image-guided therapies
• Streamlined referral and scheduling process
• Outpatient environment designed for comfort and efficiency
• Close coordination with referring physicians

Next Steps

If you’re experiencing symptoms of BPH, early evaluation can prevent progression and expand your treatment options.
Request a consultation (link to Contact form) or speak with your physician about a referral to ELMNT IR.