Aging comes with plenty of little surprises, some delightful, others… less so. For many men, one of the most frustrating changes is the way their body starts to rebel in the bathroom. You find yourself waking up several times a night. The urge to go hits you at the worst possible times. And when you finally make it to the restroom - nothing but a trickle.
But what if there were a way to rewind the clock?
What if there was a way to restore that sense of normalcy, freedom, and confidence without going under the knife?
And no, it’s not science fiction. It’s a real, minimally invasive procedure called Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) and it’s helping thousands of men feel young again.
As men age, the prostate, normally about the size of a walnut, begins to grow. This condition, known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), affects around 50% of men over 50. By the time a man hits 60 and above, the prostate can be the size of a lemon where the condition can affect 80% - 90% of people over 80.
While BPH doesn’t usually grab headlines, the side effects ring loud and clear:
…are all too common.
For many, it’s more than an inconvenience, it’s a daily disruption. It messes with sleep. It ruins road trips. It makes long meetings a nightmare. Slowly but surely, it chips away at quality of life.
Thankfully, PAE offers a proven and convenient way forward…
Prostate Artery Embolization is akin to upgrading your body’s plumbing system - without a scalpel in sight.
Performed by interventional radiologists, the procedure involves threading a tiny catheter through the arteries that supply blood to the prostate. Using advanced imaging, they precisely inject microscopic particles to block blood flow to the areas causing the enlargement. This causes the prostate to shrink over time, relieving pressure on the urethra and allowing urine to flow freely again.
No incisions. No hospital stay. No general anesthesia!
Just a small puncture, a few hours of recovery, and gradual but significant symptom relief.
For many men, the results start to feel like hitting the rewind button on the aging process.
Within weeks of the procedure, things should begin to change. People who have undergone PAE should start sleeping through the night again. But it isn’t just a case of getting better sleep, it isn’t just a bathroom issue. It’s a confidence issue. A freedom issue. A peace-of-mind issue.
Think about it this way…
When you don’t have to plan your life around bathroom breaks, a psychological weight lifts. You’re no longer tethered to the nearest restroom sign. You can hike, travel, enjoy long dinners, and even sleep without interruption. For many people, that’s life-changing!
Essentially, it’s not about vanity. It’s about vitality.
Traditional surgical options like TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate) are effective, but they come with risks like bleeding, sexual side effects, and longer recovery times.
PAE offers a non-surgical alternative with:
And best of all?
Because it’s considered a chairside procedure, there’s no hospital stay. Instead, you can go home the same day.
The Midwest Institute for Non-Surgical Therapy (MINT) is at the forefront of this prostate revolution. Their team of board-certified interventional radiologists has helped hundreds of men reclaim their lives through advanced, image-guided procedures like PAE.
At MINT, you’re not just a number, you’re treated with respect, compassion, and a deep understanding of what it means to live with these symptoms. Our team don’t just look at your prostate, they look at your whole story.
If you’ve been silently struggling with BPH, know this: You don’t have to accept the problem as part of “growing old.” Instead, understand that you have options, you have hope, and most importantly, you have a chance to feel like yourself again.
So while PAE isn’t magic, to many people it comes pretty close.
If you’re ready to take the first step toward a better, freer, and more confident life, contact the Midwest Institute for Non-Surgical Therapy (MINT) today. Remember, getting older doesn’t have to mean giving up your quality of life. Instead, we can help you get your life back on track with this simple minimally invasive treatment.
