YOURology News – July 2025

NEW BPH TREATMENT A GAME CHANGER

If you’re suffering from an enlarged prostate (frequent urination, weak urine stream, leakage), this new treatment may be for you. Considered a game-changer by many BPH sufferers, Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) is:

• Non-surgical
• Performed in an outpatient setting instead of a hospital
• Requires no general anesthesia (only “twilight sleep”)
• Low risk of side effects, including erectile dysfunction

How does PAE work?

Your prostate gets larger as you age. The extra tissue compresses the urethra (passageway for urine), causing difficulties with urination. PAE shrinks the prostate, which relieves pressure on the urethra and allows urination to return to normal. It’s performed by an Interventional Radiologist who injects tiny particles into the blood vessels of the prostate. The particles restrict blood flow, causing the prostate to shrink over time.

Ask your doctor if PAE is right for you.

Learn more about PAE.

BREAKTHROUGH SCAN IMPROVES CANCER DETECTION

A new, more precise scan to detect cancer in the body is now available to patients of The Urology Group. The PSMA PET/CT scan can detect cancer that is often missed by other scanning techniques. Currently available to our prostate cancer patients, the PSMA PET/CT scan is considered the single best method available today to locate cancer precisely. It works like this:

1. The patient is injected with a radioactive imaging agent that finds and attaches itself to cancer cells.
2. The radioactive agent is detected during the PSMA PET/CT scan, indicating exactly where the cancer cells exist.
3. Knowing the exact location of the cancer cells allows for precisely targeted treatment.

The PSMA PET/CT scan can detect small cancer growths that may be missed during other imaging tests. It’s a powerful tool that’s enhancing cancer care.

If you or someone you care about may have prostate cancer, ask if a PSMA PET/CT scan is right for you.

DO YOU HAVE A CONSTANT COMPANION CALLED OVERACTIVE BLADDER?

If you’re living with a leaky or overactive bladder, here’s what you should know. OAB is common in men and women. And it’s treatable. That means you don’t have to live with it. Try these home remedies:

• Cut down on caffeinated drinks, alcohol, chocolate, tomatoes, citrus, and spicy foods.
• Double down on fiber to prevent constipation, which can aggravate OAB.
• Practice limiting urination to specific times of the day instead of going whenever you have the urge.
• Drink lots of water. It may seem odd, but limiting water can actually distress the bladder and worsen OAB.

If that doesn’t significantly curb your OAB, you can trust The Urology Group to determine which up-to-date treatment is best for you:

• Do you dribble when you giggle? It happens when the muscles that close your bladder become weak. There’s a solution for that.
• Do you have sudden, uncontrollable urges to urinate? If you visit the toilet 8 or more times a day or look for the nearest restroom whenever you go out, there’s a solution for that.
• Is a “good night’s sleep” a thing of the past? If you’re getting up two or more times to urinate, there’s a solution for that.

There are many solutions for leaky and overactive bladders. We won’t give up until your condition is resolved.

If OAB is your constant companion, request an appointment or call 513-841-7400 to find the solution that’s right for you.

Worried that OAB may disrupt your summer vacation plans? Here are 9 tips for relaxing the urge during your summer travels.

MEET OUR NEWEST PROVIDERS

		Cooper Benson, M.D. Middletown office Dr. Benson earned his medical degree at Louisiana State University in New Orleans and completed fellowships at McGovern Medical School at UT Health and the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Genitourinary Reconstruction. He specializes in reconstructive urologic care.
		Kristin Kathman Smith, PA Westside office Kristin brings 20 years of experience to her new role at our Westside office. Her prior experience includes assisting with plastic surgery, orthopedic, cardiac, and breast reconstruction surgery. She attended Butler University and the University of Nebraska.
		Kelly Ionna, FNP Anderson (State Rd) and Mt. Auburn offices Kelly is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a background in nursing, biology, and neuroscience. She attended the University of Kentucky, Xavier University and Northern Kentucky University.

FAREWELL TO DRS. DHEENAN, KUHN, AND MILLER

We hate saying goodbye to these amazing physicians as they begin their retirement. Thank you for your decades of service!

WE’RE MAKING PIT STOPS MORE PLEASANT THIS SUMMER

If you’re enjoying one of our region’s summer festivals on the river when “the urge” strikes, we can help! Look for our clean and comfy restroom trailers. They’re our way of making pit stops a little more pleasant this summer.

Download the app or visit CincyFests.com to see where we’ll be next!

WE DID IT AGAIN!

For the fourth year in a row, The Urology Group has been named one of the Best Workplaces in Ohio. The award validates our efforts to provide a positive work environment for our employees where all are valued and respected. Our hope is that you, our patients, feel this positivity each time you visit.