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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 […]

How to Naturally Prevent UTIs: A Science-Backed Guide

April 22, 2025  |  UTIs  

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health concern, especially among women, and they can be both painful and frustrating when they recur. While antibiotics are necessary for treating active infections, many people are looking for natural ways to support urinary tract health and prevent UTIs before they start. Theralogix’s guide dives into the science […]

The Significance of Estrogen in Individuals on TRT

April 15, 2025  |  Low Testosterone  

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) has become a cornerstone for many men seeking to address low testosterone levels. However, an important consideration that often accompanies TRT is how the treatment impacts estrogen levels. The relationship between testosterone and estrogen is vital to overall health, and an imbalance can lead to various side effects that may undermine […]

Gepotidacin: FDA Approval Arrives

April 10, 2025  |  UTIs  Women's Health  

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved GSK’s new antibiotic, Blujepa (gepotidacin), for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in female patients aged 12 years and older. This marks a significant development in addressing UTIs, which are among the most common bacterial infections, especially in women. Uncomplicated UTIs typically occur in […]

Kidney Stone Patients: Consider a Clinical Study

March 28, 2025  |  Kidney Stones  

At Austin Urology Institute, we’re proud to announce that we’ve been selected to participate in an exciting new clinical study for kidney stone patients. This study focuses on a promising treatment that could reduce the risk of recurrent kidney stones, and we’re inviting our patients to see if they might qualify. Not only is this […]

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