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Ways to Boost Testosterone Naturally

March 7, 2024  |  Low Testosterone  Men's Health  Uncategorized  

Ways to Boost Testosterone Naturally Optimizing testosterone levels is crucial for overall health, and lifestyle factors such as diet, weight management, sleep, and stress reduction can play important roles in achieving hormonal balance. Implementing positive changes in these areas has been associated with significant increases in testosterone levels. Diet and Testosterone Firstly, dietary improvements can […]

Why Heart Saver CTs Matter for Men’s Health

March 3, 2024  |  Men's Health  Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility)  

Keep Tabs on Your Ticker: Men’s Heart Health In the realm of men’s health, certain issues like erectile dysfunction (ED), low testosterone (T), and fatigue can often be indicative of underlying conditions beyond just urological concerns. At the Austin Urology Institute, we understand the interconnected nature of these issues and the pivotal role they play […]

Alcohol, Sleep, and Men’s Health

March 1, 2024  |  Low Libido  Low Testosterone  Men's Health  

Alcohol, Sleep, and Men’s Health: Insights from Personal Data Howdy everyone, it’s Alex Hughes, urology NP at the Austin Urology Institute. I’ve embarked on a journey of personal exploration, leveraging insights from my Apple Watch’s sleep monitor feature to unravel the complex relationship between alcohol consumption, sleep quality, and men’s health. What I’ve discovered sheds […]

Semaglutide for Weight Loss

February 23, 2024  |  Diet & Nutrition  Low Libido  Low Testosterone  Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility)  

The Importance of Healthy Weight Loss At the Austin Urology Institute, our mission has always been to provide comprehensive care that addresses the diverse needs of our patients. Over the last five years, we’ve encountered a significant uptick in patients presenting with conditions such as erectile dysfunction (ED), fatigue, low testosterone (T), buried penis (hidden […]

Pelvic Floor Tension and Urinary Symptoms

February 19, 2024  |  Bladder  Women's Health  

At our practice at the Austin Urology Institute, we have noticed a recurring pattern among a subset of patients: active adults under 50 experiencing severe urinary issues despite the absence of bacterial infections. This trend is not unique to our practice but reflects broader shifts in healthcare trends over the last decade. According to data […]

Peyronie’s Disease Treatment Options

February 6, 2024  |  Uncategorized  

Peyronie’s Disease Treatment Peyronie’s (pay-roe-NEE) disease is a condition in which fibrous scar tissue forms in the deeper tissues under the skin of the penis. This causes curved, painful erections.  This can prevent you from having sex. Or it might make it hard to get or keep an erection, which also is called erectile dysfunction. […]

Your Bladder Health Matters

February 1, 2024  |  Bladder  Uncategorized  

A New Weapon Against Bladder Cancer Are you undergoing BCG bladder instillation therapy?  If you answered yes, there is an additional therapy that may help prevent recurrence of bladder tumors. Nearly three-fourths of patients diagnosed with high-risk bladder cancer will recur or progress within ten years.  Even though most patients recover from bladder cancer, the vast […]

UTI and You

January 27, 2024  |  Uncategorized  UTIs  

Stop UTIs in Their Tracts Suffering from recurrent UTI symptoms?  Tired of being on antibiotics? I often prescribe D-mannose with Cranberry for my patients with recurrent UTI’s. Research suggests that supplemented D-mannose could be a promising alternative or complementary remedy especially as a prophylaxis for recurrent UTIs. When excreted in urine, D-mannose potentially inhibits Escherichia coli, […]

Bye-Bye Biopsy: PSA Urine Tests

January 25, 2024  |  Uncategorized  

Preventative Prostate Management Just Got Easier As we age, it is important that we keep an eye on our comprehensive health profile. For men, montotiring their PSA levels can help them get ahead of prostate problems and provide them with a peace of mind. Elevated levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) often evoke concern and anxiety […]

Inside Scoop on Infertility

January 22, 2024  |  Men's Health  Uncategorized  

Infertility Issues? Are you Having Difficulty Conceiving?  Are your Swimmers Moving Slow?  We can help! We see many male patients who have low sperm counts, difficulty conceiving and slow swimmers.  With the help of prescription medications like Clomid for male infertility and Specialty vitamins like Contraception XR Motility support, many of our patients are able to […]

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