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Tired All The Time? It Could Be Low T

July 12, 2025  |  Austin Urology  Low Testosterone  Men's Health  

Does Low Testosterone Make You Tired?  Let’s talk about it. If you’re walking around like a zombie—dragging yourself out of bed, reaching for caffeine like it’s life support—you might have low testosterone. It’s not just about sex drive; it’s about your energy, your mood, and your overall spark. I’m Alex Hughes, lead APP at Austin […]

“Why Am I Not Getting Horny?” 

July 10, 2025  |  Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility)  

Not getting horny anymore? Let’s talk about it. You’re not in the mood. Like, ever. Libido is at zero and you’re wondering if something’s wrong—or if you’re just getting old. Here’s the truth: low libido is not just part of aging. And you’re definitely not alone. I’m Alex Hughes, lead APP at Austin Urology Institute, […]

Getting Soft During Sex? Let’s Talk About It

July 9, 2025  |  Erectile Dysfunction  Testicular Cancer  

Let’s talk about something awkward—but only because no one else will. You’re in the middle of sex, everything’s going great, and then… you lose your erection. Totally deflates. Not at the beginning—right in the middle. Going soft during sex: It’s frustrating, confusing, and super common. I’m Alex Hughes, the lead APP at Austin Urology Institute, […]

Hematoma After Vasectomy

July 8, 2025  |  Vasectomy  

Hey fellas, Alex Hughes here—lead APP at Austin Urology Institute. Let’s have a quick, real-talk moment about something that might show up after your vasectomy: the hematoma. It’s not common, but when it happens, you’ll know. A hematoma is basically a big ol’ bruise caused by bleeding under the skin. During a vasectomy, we carefully […]

Peptides

June 19, 2025  |  Webinars  

Peptides: What are they? As men, staying on top of our physical, mental, and sexual health can be a daunting task. Advances in science and medicine have given us various peptides that can aid in keeping all three above board as we age. Peptides are strings of amino acids that can help regulate everything from […]

Can You Exercise with Kidney Stones?

June 19, 2025  |  Kidney Stones  Uncategorized  

Can You Exercise with Kidney Stones? If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you know just how intense the pain can be. So, naturally, many patients ask us: Can you exercise with kidney stones? Or even more to the point—should you exercise with kidney stones at all? At Austin Urology Institute, we stay on the […]

Dehydration and UTI : Staying Healthy in the Texas Heat

June 19, 2025  |  Bladder  Kidney Stones  UTIs  

Can You Get a UTI From Being Dehydrated? As the Texas heat turns up, so should your hydration habits. Summer is a prime time for pool days, barbecues, and travel—but it’s also the peak season for dehydration-related urological issues like urinary tract infections (UTIs), and kidney stones. As a nurse practitioner specializing in urology, I […]

Aquablation

June 12, 2025  |  Webinars  

Living with BPH can be frustrating. Lots of remedies exist, like Urolift and others, but we also offer a cutting edge treatment for BPH called Aquablation. Aquablation uses a high-pressure stream of water to remove excess prostate tissue. It is non-invasive and very effective at remedying many of the issues associated with BPH.

Testicular Issues

May 13, 2025  |  Webinars  

For Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, Alex Hughes, Nurse Practitioner with Austin Urology Institute, hosted this informative webinar discussing the basics of testicular anatomy, function, and common health concerns including cancer, varicocele, hydrocele, cysts, torsion, epididymitis, and orchitis.

And They’re (Getting) Off! The First Annual Sperm Races Are Complete

May 5, 2025  |  Uncategorized  

Yes, sperm races. On April 25th, the first ever Sperm Races were held in Los Angeles, California. A pet project of the entrepreneurial Eric Zhu, a 17 year-old from California, the first ever Sperm Races were held in an effort to bring awareness to men’s sexual health. “The general public doesn’t talk about it, because […]

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