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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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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