September Is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: USA Prostate Centers Urges Men to Pay Attention to Prostate Hea

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and USA Prostate Centers is encouraging men to make prostate health part of the conversation—not only by understanding their individual prostate cancer screening needs, but also by recognizing urinary symptoms that may be caused by an enlarged prostate.

Prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are different conditions. BPH is not cancer, but it is a common condition in which the prostate enlarges with age and can put pressure on the urethra, affecting urination.

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"Men often get used to changes in their urinary habits and assume they are simply a normal part of aging," said Dr. Jacob White at USA Prostate Centers. "But symptoms such as getting up frequently at night, a weak urine stream or difficulty completely emptying the bladder shouldn't simply be ignored. They deserve a conversation with a healthcare provider."

BPH symptoms can include frequent or urgent urination, particularly at night; a weak or interrupted urine stream; difficulty starting urination; dribbling; and a feeling that the bladder has not completely emptied. When symptoms become bothersome, men have a range of treatment options, including medication and minimally invasive procedures.

USA Prostate Centers offers Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE), a minimally invasive procedure used to treat symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate.

During PAE, an interventional radiologist guides a small catheter through an artery in the wrist or groin to the blood vessels supplying the prostate. Tiny particles are then used to reduce blood flow to the prostate, causing it to shrink over time and potentially improve urinary symptoms.

PAE is typically performed as an outpatient procedure and does not require general anesthesia.

"PAE provides appropriately selected men with another treatment option for BPH without traditional prostate surgery," said Dr. White. "Our goal is to help men understand what may be causing their symptoms and learn about the treatment options available to them."

USA Prostate Centers encourages men to discuss prostate cancer screening with their healthcare providers based on their age, family history and individual risk factors. Men experiencing persistent changes in urination should also seek an evaluation.

This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, USA Prostate Centers is reminding men that prostate health goes beyond cancer. If something has changed, it's important to talk to a doctor.

To learn more about BPH, PAE and treatment options, visit USA Prostate Centers or request a consultation at 855-815-1116.

About USA Prostate Centers

USA Prostate Centers provides minimally invasive treatment options for men experiencing symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), including Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE). The organization serves patients throughout the New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. area.