Sleepless Nights, Restless Days: How BPH is Disrupting More Than Just Your Sleep

Let’s be real—waking up multiple times a night to pee is exhausting. But it’s not just your sleep that suffers. That frustrating nightly routine could be a sign of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate. And left untreated, the ripple effects can impact your entire well-being, from your mental focus to your heart health.

The Bigger Picture of BPH

BPH affects nearly 50% of men over 50 and up to 90% over 80. While it’s non-cancerous, it’s anything but harmless. As the prostate enlarges, it begins to squeeze the urethra, making it harder to fully empty the bladder. The result? Constant urges, weak urine flow, difficulty starting, and yes—frequent nighttime urination (aka nocturia).

But here’s the kicker: all those interruptions are doing more than just disturbing your sleep—they’re throwing off your entire health balance.

Sleep Disruption Leads to a Host of Problems

Studies have shown that frequent sleep interruptions are linked to:

• Impaired memory and concentration

• Increased risk of depression and anxiety

• Higher blood pressure and cardiovascular risk

• Poor immune function
  (Source: Cleveland Clinic)

When your prostate is in overdrive, your body never gets the chance to rest, reset, and recharge.

The Case for Treatment: It’s Not Just About Sleep

While lifestyle tweaks (limiting fluids before bed, cutting caffeine) can offer minor relief, they don’t solve the underlying problem. That’s where Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) comes in.

PAE is a minimally invasive procedure that works by shrinking the prostate. It’s done through a tiny catheter—no cutting, no hospital stay—and patients often experience dramatic improvement in just days.

Benefits include:
✔️ Fewer nighttime bathroom trips
✔️ Stronger, easier urine flow
✔️ Better sleep and sharper focus
✔️ No major surgery required

If your prostate is robbing you of sleep, it’s time to stop hitting snooze on your health. At MTVIR, we specialize in Prostate Artery Embolization, helping men take back control of their nights—and their lives.

Call us at (469) 458-9800 or visit our Contact page to schedule your consultation and find lasting relief from BPH.