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Prostate Artery Embolization for BPH. Anyone have it done?

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Unfortunately the downside of PAE is that after some time you need to repeat it, and the incidence rate of sucess is a little above 50%. I have to make HOLEP and I expect not to have BPH symptoms anymore. Bur after 110 days, I´m still feeling burning sensation when peeing, urgency and frequency.

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bill5letsfixthis | @bill5letsfixthis | Jul 10, 2025

I am sorry to hear of your symptoms after so much time. I know the success rate is not perfect first time around but I truly hope as time progresses you have no more burning. I had it in the beginning, about 10-11 days. My doc said full recovery is usually 6 months.

I know HOLEP is also considered effective but again, not all the time. My urologist recommended it for me and said it is important that a very experienced physician does it.

All the best to you and please keep us updated.

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