Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Prostatic Artery Embolization: how much does the prostate shrink?
Quick answer
The prostate often shrinks by roughly a quarter to a third over several months, but results vary.
Symptom relief matters more than size.
The fuller picture
Most men notice improvement in about a week, and keep improving for about six months as the prostate shrinks.
Reasons to schedule
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
Two offices for Grayson families
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 our urologists help
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.
Expect this at your 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.
Ready for your visit
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.
Please call us if
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.
Grayson questions, answered
When will I notice a difference?
Many men notice improvement in about a week and keep improving for about six months.
Watch a video
This Advanced Urology episode explains prostate artery embolization for an enlarged prostate.
For more detail
General patient education from Advanced Urology. Grayson articles list