Scott Benner and USA Hemorrhoid Centers launch hemorrhoid vlog series

Scott Benner, host of the Juicebox Podcast, is teaming up with USA Hemorrhoid Centers on a new YouTube vlog series that starts June 11 and focuses on the pain, stigma and limits of traditional hemorrhoid treatments. The series is intended to educate patients about hemorrhoid artery embolization, an FDA-approved alternative the clinic says can offer lasting relief.

Why it matters: - Hemorrhoids affect up to 80% of the population, but stigma keeps many people from seeking help. - The series targets patients who have been told traditional banding is a long-term fix, then face recurring pain and bleeding. - USA Hemorrhoid Centers is using the series to spotlight hemorrhoid artery embolization, or HAE, as a minimally invasive alternative to surgery.

What happened: - Scott Benner, creator and host of the Juicebox Podcast, joined USA Hemorrhoid Centers for a new vlog series called “No Ifs, Ands or Butts: The Reality of Hemorrhoids.” - Episode Two, “Hemorrhoids: Band-Aids and Banding,” premieres Thursday, June 11, on the USA Hemorrhoid Centers YouTube channel. - The episode focuses on Benner’s 25-year struggle with hemorrhoids and his experience with repeated banding procedures. - Benner also is known for advocacy and educational work in the Type 1 diabetes community.

The details: - Benner describes the first banding procedure as intensely painful and says he had to call his wife while caring for his young son because the pain was so severe. - Benner says the recovery was painful and the benefits did not last long. - The release says a major clinical trial found hemorrhoid symptoms returned in 49% of patients within 12 months after banding. - Dr. Aaron Shiloh, a board-certified interventional radiologist at USA Hemorrhoid Centers, says traditional approaches like rubber band ligation can produce short-lived results and an aggressive recovery. - Dr. Yan Katsnelson, founder and CEO of USA Hemorrhoid Centers, says HAE uses advanced image-guided technology to block the blood vessels feeding internal hemorrhoids. - A physician accesses the body through a pinhole in the wrist or groin, guides a catheter to the targeted arteries, and deploys tiny microspheres to reduce blood flow. - The tissue then shrinks, and patients go home the same day with a brief recovery. - USA Hemorrhoid Centers provides minimally invasive treatment for hemorrhoidal disease through its national network and is a member of the USA Clinics Group. - The company says HAE helps patients return to their lives without chronic pain. - More information is available on USA Hemorrhoid Centers' website. - USA Hemorrhoid Centers also listed social channels on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and X.

Between the lines: - The series mixes patient testimony with a treatment pitch, using Benner’s story to challenge the idea that banding is a durable solution. - By framing HAE as an FDA-approved alternative, USA Hemorrhoid Centers is positioning a procedure-based option as the answer to a problem many patients manage privately. - The emphasis on stigma and pain suggests the campaign is aimed as much at patient education as at brand awareness.

What's next: - Episode Two arrives June 11 on the USA Hemorrhoid Centers YouTube channel. - The release points patients to the company website for more information about HAE. - Future episodes may continue building the educational series around hemorrhoid treatment options and patient experiences.