It starts small — a restless night, a heavy period, a long bathroom trip. But soon, your life revolves around interruptions: mapping restroom routes, canceling plans, and waking up exhausted.
These aren’t just inconveniences; they are daily battles that chip away at your confidence. And for many people, the assumption is devastating: the only way to fix it is major surgery.
Hysterectomy for women, TURP for men — the thought of going under the knife, long recoveries, and potential complications is enough to make many people decide they’d rather just live with the symptoms.
But you don’t have to choose between suffering and surgery. At ECCO Medical, we specialize in non-surgical procedures that treat the root cause without the large incisions, prolonged recovery, or disruptions of traditional surgery.
For Him: Finally Sleeping Through the Night
Living with an Enlarged Prostate
If you’re a man over 50, there’s a good chance you know exactly what we’re talking about. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH, affects millions of men, and its symptoms are probably familiar to you as well.
Hesitation, weak stream, incomplete emptying — and the nights. Waking three, four, sometimes five times a night destroys sleep, leaving you exhausted and irritable.
Do you have BPH? Take the quiz.
The Solution: Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE). Instead of cutting into the prostate tissue, we guide a tiny catheter through your wrist or groin to the blood vessels feeding the prostate to shrink it naturally.
The Result: A stronger stream, fewer trips to the bathroom, and finally waking up refreshed because you didn’t have to get up — not even once.
For Her: Freedom from the "Heavy Days"
Living with Uterine Fibroids
For women dealing with uterine fibroids, the struggle is painfully real.
- Heavy periods that soak through protection in an hour.
- Constant fatigue from anemia because you’re losing too much blood each month.
- Unpredictable “accidents” that make you afraid to wear light-colored clothing or leave the house during your period.
- Then there’s the pelvic pain — a dull, persistent ache or pressure that feels like bloating and never goes away.
Fibroid symptoms vary, but they all have one thing in common: they disrupt your life.
Do you have fibroids? Take the quiz!
The Solution: Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE). We precisely block the blood flow to the fibroids through a tiny pinhole entry. Your uterus stays healthy and intact.
The Result: Periods become manageable, pelvic pressure lifts, and you can wear what you want and go where you want without worry.
The Setting: Why "Outpatient" Matters to You
Most people assume that medical procedures automatically mean a trip to the hospital — parking garages, long check-in processes, sterile waiting rooms, and the anxiety of an overnight stay.
But PAE and UFE are different. These outpatient embolization procedures take place in a specialized office-based lab (OBL), and the experience couldn’t be more different from a traditional hospital setting.
The ECCO Medical Experience
At ECCO Medical in Lone Tree and Pueblo, our embolization procedures happen in private, comfortable outpatient suites. You see a familiar team, go home the same day, and recover in your own bed.
No hospital-related headaches — just compassionate treatment that respects your time and comfort.
FAQs: What Prospective Patients Want to Know
Eligibility
Am I a candidate for PAE or UFE?
Most adults experiencing symptomatic BPH or fibroids may be eligible, but factors like overall health and prior surgeries can affect candidacy. A consultation with our team will clarify your options.
Risks
What are the possible risks or side effects?
Both PAE and UFE are minimally invasive, but may include temporary bruising, mild discomfort, or short-term urinary changes. Compared to traditional surgery, risks like infection, bleeding, or extended recovery are significantly lower.
Recovery
How long is the recovery?
Most patients return to normal activities within a few days. Some fatigue or mild discomfort may persist for 1–2 weeks, but you won’t face the extended downtime of major surgery.
Insurance
Are these procedures covered?
Many insurance plans cover PAE and UFE. Out-of- pocket costs vary depending on your plan, so our team will review coverage and provide a clear estimate before your procedure.
Results
How soon will I notice relief?
Symptom improvement can begin within days to weeks, with continued progress over several months. Results are long-lasting, and patients often return to their normal daily routines immediately.
Your Life, Uninterrupted
You don’t have to just live with it, and you don’t have to go under the knife to fix it. If you’re tired of symptoms running your life, it’s time to explore your options.
Schedule a consultation at ECCO Medical today.
“Expertise that’s Minimally Invasive. Care that’s Maximally Personal.”
