Chronic prostatitis can cause ongoing pelvic pain, urinary frequency, burning with urination, and discomfort. At Medical Vascular Partners, double board-certified diagnostic and interventional radiologists Dr. Rajiv Srinivasa and Dr. Taylor Maloney offer prostatic artery embolization (PAE), a minimally invasive treatment that reduces inflammation and helps relieve chronic symptoms.
Overview
Chronic prostatitis is a long-lasting inflammatory condition of the prostate that can cause persistent pelvic pain and urinary symptoms. Unlike acute infections, it develops without a clear bacterial cause. Instead, it may be linked to inflammation, impaired blood flow, nerve irritation, or pelvic floor dysfunction. Over time, reduced circulation and ongoing inflammation can irritate prostate tissue and surrounding nerves, leading to symptoms like urinary urgency, burning, discomfort during sitting, or pain in the pelvis, lower back, or groin.
Symptoms of Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic prostatitis can affect each person differently, but symptoms often develop gradually and persist over time. Common symptoms may include:
- Persistent pelvic or perineal pain
- Burning or discomfort during urination
- Increased urinary frequency or urgency
- Difficulty starting or maintaining urine flow
- Pain during or after ejaculation
- Discomfort when sitting for long periods
Treatment for Chronic Prostatitis
At Medical Vascular Partners, we take a patient-centered, diagnostic-first approach to chronic prostatitis. Because symptoms are often driven by inflammation and impaired blood flow rather than infection, treatment starts with a thorough evaluation to understand what’s fueling your pain and urinary issues. Our goal is to address the root cause, not just manage symptoms, using advanced imaging and minimally invasive techniques that avoid surgery. For eligible patients, chronic prostatitis treatment may include prostatic artery embolization (PAE). PAE works by precisely reducing abnormal blood flow to inflamed areas of the prostate using tiny embolic particles delivered through a catheter. By decreasing excess blood supply, inflammation is reduced, pressure on surrounding nerves is relieved, and prostate tissue can gradually shrink. This helps improve symptoms while preserving urinary and sexual function.
Advantages of Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)
For patients who have struggled with ongoing symptoms despite medications or other conservative therapies, prostatic artery embolization (PAE) offers a targeted, minimally invasive alternative. By addressing inflammation and abnormal blood flow at the source, PAE helps relieve symptoms while avoiding many of the risks associated with surgery. Key advantages of PAE may include:
- Minimally invasive, catheter-based treatment
- No surgical incisions or prostate removal
- Reduced inflammation and prostate-related pressure
- Lower risk of sexual side effects compared to surgery
- Outpatient procedure with shorter recovery time
- Preserved urinary and sexual function
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Schedule Your Consultation
Medical Vascular Partners is a physician-led medical practice focused on diagnosing and treating complex vascular and inflammatory conditions using minimally invasive care. Our double board-certified diagnostic and interventional radiologists take the time to understand your symptoms, identify the underlying cause, and determine whether advanced treatments, such as prostatic artery embolization, may be appropriate. If chronic prostatitis is affecting your life, schedule a consultation with our team in Austin, TX to explore your options.
