If you’re waking up multiple times at night to urinate, struggling with weak flow, or feeling like your bladder never fully empties, you may be experiencing symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is extremely common as men age—but that doesn’t mean you have to live with it. Symptoms often worsen gradually, interfering with sleep, work, travel, and daily comfort.
At Well&You, we offer minimally invasive treatment options designed to relieve symptoms without major surgery.
What Is an Enlarged Prostate?
The prostate is a small gland located below the bladder that surrounds the urethra—the tube that carries urine out of the body. As the prostate enlarges, it can press against the urethra and restrict urine flow.
This condition, known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), is non-cancerous but progressive. As the gland continues to grow, urinary symptoms often become more noticeable and disruptive.
You may benefit from evaluation if you experience:
Many men adjust their lifestyle around these symptoms—but that doesn’t mean they’re normal or harmless.
At Well&You, diagnosis begins with understanding how symptoms are affecting your daily life.
Your evaluation may include:
This evaluation helps determine severity and the most appropriate treatment options.
Well&You focuses on minimally invasive treatments that relieve urinary obstruction while preserving normal anatomy whenever possible.
Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE)
For men seeking relief from urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery.
PAE reduces blood flow to the enlarged prostate, causing it to shrink gradually and relieve pressure on the bladder — without removing prostate tissue.
PAE vs. Traditional TURP Surgery
The most common surgical treatment for BPH is TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate). During TURP, a surgical instrument is inserted through the urethra to remove prostate tissue. While effective, TURP is a surgical procedure that typically involves:
- Hospital-based treatment
- General or spinal anesthesia
- Tissue removal through the urethra
- Higher risk of bleeding
- Catheter placement after surgery
- Longer recovery time
Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) | TURP Surgery |
| Minimally invasive | Surgical tissue removal |
| No cutting or removal of prostate tissue | Tissue is surgically removed |
| Performed through a small catheter (often wrist or groin) | Instrument inserted through the urethra |
| No general anesthesia required | Typically requires anesthesia |
| Lower risk of bleeding | Higher bleeding risk |
| Shorter recovery time | Longer recovery time |
| Preserves sexual function in most patients | Risk of retrograde ejaculation |
For many men, PAE provides symptom relief without the invasiveness of surgery.
If fear of surgery has kept you from seeking care, PAE may offer a more comfortable alternative.
Many enlarged prostate treatments, including Prostate Artery Embolization, may be covered by insurance when medically indicated. Well&You works with most major insurance plans, including Medicare.
Our Patient Navigators help you:
You can learn more by visiting our Insurance & Coverage page.
You may benefit from evaluation if you:
Even mild symptoms often progress if not addressed.
Enlarged prostate symptoms typically worsen over time. As the gland grows, you may experience:
Waiting may lead to more severe obstruction, fewer minimally invasive options, and higher likelihood of surgical intervention.
Patients treated for enlarged prostate at Well&You often report:
Results vary based on prostate size and overall health, but many patients are relieved to learn they have options beyond medication or surgery.
If urinary symptoms are affecting your daily life, you don’t have to keep adjusting around them. Early evaluation can help restore comfort and confidence.
