Why Am I Always Peeing at Night?”: How PAE Helps Men Sleep Again

How PAE Helps Men Sleep Through the Night Again

You finally drift off after a long day… and there it is again.
That urge. That pressure. That groggy shuffle to the bathroom.

If you’re a man over 50, you’re probably no stranger to nighttime bathroom trips. In fact, it’s so common that many men think it’s just part of getting older. But here’s the truth: frequent nighttime urination — called nocturia — isn’t just annoying. It’s often a sign of something deeper.

And the good news? There’s a solution that doesn’t involve surgery, catheters, or weeks of downtime.

Welcome to Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) — and welcome back to a full night’s sleep.

First: Why Are You Peeing So Much at Night?

For many men, the culprit is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) — also known as an enlarged prostate. As the prostate grows, it starts to press against the urethra and irritate the bladder. That means:

• You feel the urge to go more often

• Your stream gets weaker

• Your bladder may not fully empty

• And nighttime becomes a loop of wake → pee → repeat

It’s more than inconvenient. Sleep loss adds up fast, leading to fatigue, mood swings, and even increased risk of heart disease and diabetes.

The BPH–Sleep Connection

Sleep isn’t just rest. It’s your body’s chance to heal, regulate hormones, and reset. When BPH interrupts that process night after night, it’s not just your sleep that suffers — it’s your overall health.

That’s why we take BPH seriously at MTVIR in Dallas, where Dr. Travis Van Meter specializes in non-surgical BPH treatments that help men reclaim their nights.

PAE: The Game-Changer for an Enlarged Prostate

Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive procedure that reduces blood flow to parts of the prostate, causing it to shrink over time. No cutting. No removal. No general anesthesia.

Here’s how it works:

1. A tiny catheter is inserted into the artery (usually through the wrist)

2. It’s guided to the arteries that feed the prostate

3. Embolic particles are released to reduce blood flow

4. The prostate begins to shrink over the following weeks

5. Less pressure = fewer bathroom trips = better sleep

Real Sleep, Real Relief

Most men start seeing improvements in nighttime symptoms within weeks, with continued results over the next 3–6 months. According to clinical studies:

• 80–90% of men experience symptom relief

• Significant drop in nocturia frequency

• Better bladder emptying = longer stretches of uninterrupted sleep

At MTVIR, we see these stories play out every day.

“I used to wake up five times a night. Now? Maybe once, and sometimes not at all.” — James, 67, Dallas

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Why Dallas Men Trust Dr. Van Meter and MTVIR

At MTVIR, we offer in-house, outpatient PAE in our state-of-the-art angio suite — no hospital stay needed. You’re back home the same day and usually back to normal activities within a few days.

Dr. Travis Van Meter is a leader in interventional radiology and has helped hundreds of men across Dallas-Fort Worth get relief without going under the knife.

Who Is a Good Candidate for PAE?

If you:

• Are waking up 2+ times a night to urinate

• Have BPH symptoms but want to avoid surgery

• Are looking for a faster recovery with fewer risks
  …then PAE may be the right choice.

Schedule a consultation and we’ll walk through your symptoms, imaging, and personal goals to determine the best plan.

It’s Not Just “Getting Older”

If nighttime bathroom trips are messing with your sleep, it’s time to stop chalking it up to age. You deserve rest, comfort, and control.

PAE offers a proven, low-risk path to better nights — and better days.
Let us help you get back to sleep.

Looking for a prostate clinic in Dallas?

Look no further. We have a state-of-the-art center in North Dallas, where we can perform not only consultations but also surgeries.

Find us at:

9101 N Central Expy, Suite 550, Dallas, TX 75225
Call (469) 458-9800
Or contact us here to schedule a consultation.