November 6, 2015 | Men's Health
November is a great month to focus on men’s health, with plenty of events going on to raise money and awareness for male-focused causes. One of the most important things you can do during November to promote men’s health is get a prostate cancer screening if you’re due for one. If your not, or if […]
November 3, 2015 | Men's Health Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a scary diagnosis for any family, but it’s important to remember that prostate cancer, if detected early, can be effectively treated and even cured. The AUA (American Urological Association) recommends that men between the ages of 55-75 be screened on a yearly basis with a PSA blood test and rectal prostate exam. […]
November 1, 2015 | Uncategorized Vasectomy
What is Epididymitis and Why is it Common After a Vasectomy? Epididymitis after a vasectomy can be debilitating. Epididymitis is an infection or inflammation of the epididymis. This is a structure that sits on the testicle and transports sperm to the vas deferens. It is a common infection in men and is typically treated with […]
October 28, 2015 | Kidney Stones Men's Health Women's Health
Kidney stones are a major pain in the abdomen. At Austin Urology Institute, Dr. Koushik Shaw and his team frequently see patients who are sidelined by a burr in their urinary tract, wondering how it got there and how to make it go away. Patients often ask if kidney stones are caused by stress […]
October 21, 2015 | UTIs Women's Health
If you’ve ever had a Urinary Tract Infection (more commonly known as a UTI) you’re well aware of how uncomfortable they can be and are probably willing to do whatever it takes to avoid another one. However, in order to avoid a UTI, you must understand what it is. (Not really, but it’s good […]
August 27, 2015 | Vasectomy Women's Health
Just because you’re done having kids, that doesn’t mean your done being intimate. These days, there are more options than ever for long-term birth control, but most of these ask a lot from the ladies in the relationship. Dr. Koushik Shaw and the Austin Urology Institute team have decades of experience counseling couples (or individuals) […]
August 20, 2015 | Vasectomy Women's Health
Just because you’re done having kids, that doesn’t mean your done being intimate. These days, there are more options than ever for long term birth control, but most of these ask a lot from the ladies in the relationship. Comparatively, a vasectomy is one of the easier forms of birth control, and it’s permanent. Dr. […]
August 14, 2015 | Vasectomy Women's Health
Just because you’re done having kids, that doesn’t mean your done being intimate. These days, there are more options than ever for long term birth control, but most of these ask a lot from the ladies in the relationship. Comparatively, a vasectomy is one of the easier forms of birth control, and it’s permanent. Dr. […]
August 5, 2015 | Vasectomy
Just because you’re done having kids, that doesn’t mean your done being intimate. These days, there are more options than ever for long term birth control, but most of these ask a lot from the ladies in the relationship. Comparatively, a vasectomy is one of the easier forms of birth control, and it’s permanent. Dr. […]
August 4, 2015 | Prostate Cancer
September is National Prostate Health Month, and as part of Austin Urology Institute’s mission to promote men’s health and educate men about their healthcare options, we’ve put together a handy chart that compares Da Vinci robotic surgery with traditional open surgery for the treatment of prostate cancer. Dr. Shaw and the AUI team have been at […]
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