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Diet and Overactive Bladder

November 21, 2013  |  Bladder  

Overactive bladder (OAB) can be a frustrating condition to live with. What many people don’t realize is that diet plays a significant role in symptoms of urinary frequency and urgency. This is often described as the “gotta go” feeling. Coffee is commonly a culprit in making these symptoms worse. Caffeine acts as a bladder irritant […]

Our Signs at The Long Center

October 18, 2013  |  Enlarged Prostate  Incontinence  UTIs  Vasectomy  

An Artful Message at Austin’s Cultural Center When do you think about your urine? Probably when you’re in the restroom. That’s the idea behind our yearlong campaign taking over the Long Center restrooms. Part public service announcement, part site-specific art piece, these signs are designed to send the message of good urologic health exactly when […]

Prostate Cancer and Your Urine: How Your Pee Could Save Your Life

September 30, 2013  |  Prostate Cancer  

Cancer.  It’s a terrifying concept.  It’s not so much the idea of what the disease does to you that worries most, it’s the fact there’s always the chance to avoid the consequences.  Sadly, not many people are aware of what’s happening to their bodies until it’s far too late.  Although, thanks to the power of […]

The Beer Bladder

September 19, 2013  |  Bladder  Men's Health  Women's Health  

Ladies and gentlemen, we have finally come to that special time of year. That time when the temperature starts cooling down, the leaves start changing color, yadda-yadda-yadda. All that is nice but let’s be real, it’s football season. It’s time to get the family and friends together, fire up the grill, yell and scream at […]

Is sex any different after a vasectomy?

August 18, 2013  |  Men's Health  Vasectomy  

Vasectomies can seem almost too good to be true sometimes, which leads to a lot of questions. When can I have sex after a vasectomy? Is sexual performance hindered by the procedure? Do you still ejaculate after a vasectomy? Every aspect of sex should be exactly the same after a vasectomy, except of course the possibility […]

Are vasectomies reversible?

August 16, 2013  |  Vasectomy  

While a vasectomy is very quick and simple to do its reversal isn’t as easy. This is done as a surgery in the operating room, under general anesthesia using microscopic techniques. While many insurance plans cover vasectomies, reversals are not, and the out of pocket cost can be quite up, costing you upwards of $20,000. […]

Vasectomy Cost Austin

August 5, 2013  |  Vasectomy  

What Does a Vasectomy Cost in Austin? Vasectomy Costs in Austin may vary. The vasectomy self-pay at Austin Urology Institue one of the lowest vasectomy costs in Austin, though the amount that comes out of your pocket depends on your insurance plan. This procedure is typically done in our Austin urology clinic by appointment, and […]

Austin Urology Institute – A Modern Company

August 4, 2013  |  Uncategorized  

The Austin Urology Institute was recently profiled by ShoreTel Sky in their The Modern Company blog. Dr. Koushik Shaw discusses his decision to start his own practice at a time when many doctors are choosing to join larger group practices. With our independence we were able to craft a superior patient experience. Read the full interview with […]

How Much Does a Vasectomy Hurt?

August 2, 2013  |  Men's Health  Vasectomy  

The only uncomfortable part of the procedure for most men is the numbing medication. We use a spray-jet to deliver the anesthetic. After the scrotum is numbed, you shouldn’t feel any part of the vasectomy afterwards. Typically, there will be some discomfort on the day of the vasectomy, which will slowly resolve within the next […]

The Dell Medical School Will Break Ground Well After It Breaks Ground

June 20, 2013  |  Uncategorized  

While the construction plans for expansive, state-of-the-art medical school facilities are not entirely set in stone, the anticipation is palpable. The Dell Medical School as it is proposed will cost $334 million to construct, and will encompass 515,000 square feet of the University of Texas Austin campus. This new center for academics and research will […]

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