Enlarged Prostate Symptoms: What to Watch For and How to Find Relief Without Surgery

An enlarged prostate, or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), is incredibly common, especially in men over 50. Yet many men wait too long to seek help because they don’t recognize the symptoms or assume surgery is their only option.

At MTVIR in Dallas, we’re changing the conversation. We help men understand what BPH looks like — and how Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) offers a safe, non-surgical solution that can get you back to normal life, fast.

Common Symptoms of an Enlarged Prostate

The prostate gland surrounds the urethra — the tube that carries urine out of the body. As the prostate enlarges, it can compress the urethra and disrupt normal urination.

If you’re experiencing any of the following, you may be dealing with BPH:

• Frequent urination, especially at night (nocturia)

• Urgency or difficulty starting urination

• Weak or interrupted urine stream

• Feeling like your bladder never fully empties

• Straining or pushing to urinate

• Dribbling at the end of urination

• Pain or discomfort after urination or ejaculation

These symptoms can worsen over time, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with them.

What Causes the Prostate to Enlarge?

BPH is not cancer, but it is caused by changes in hormone levels that come with age — particularly dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Genetics, diet, and overall health may also play a role.

It’s estimated that over 50% of men in their 50s and up to 90% of men over 80 will develop an enlarged prostate. Early treatment helps prevent complications like urinary tract infections, bladder stones, or kidney problems.

How PAE Treats the Root Cause — Without Surgery

Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) is a non-surgical outpatient procedure that shrinks the prostate by blocking its blood supply. At MTVIR, we perform PAE through a tiny pinhole in the wrist or groin — no cutting, no hospital stay, and minimal downtime.

Here’s how it works:

1. A catheter is inserted into the artery that feeds the prostate.

2. Microscopic particles are released to block blood flow.

3. The prostate tissue softens and shrinks naturally.

4. Symptoms begin to improve within days to weeks.

Unlike surgery, PAE does not remove tissue through the urethra, and most men report fewer side effects, especially related to sexual function.

Benefits of PAE Over Traditional Surgery

• No general anesthesia

• No cutting or hospital stay

• Recovery in 7–10 days (not weeks)

• Low risk of incontinence or erectile dysfunction

• Performed by interventional radiologists at MTVIR

• Covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare

Looking for a prostate clinic in Dallas?

Look no further. We have a state-of-the-art center in North Dallas, where we can perform not only consultations but also surgeries.

Find us at:

9101 N Central Expy, Suite 550, Dallas, TX 75225
Call (469) 458-9800
Or contact us here to schedule a consultation.