March 14, 2022 | Vasectomy
If you’re looking into getting a vasectomy, chances are you’re here and reading this because you’re doing some essential research. One of the most common and important questions patients often have is which doctors are qualified to perform vasectomies. The good news is that there are plenty of safe, efficient options out there; just make […]
February 11, 2022 | Enlarged Prostate
Considering a safe, non-invasive, in-office procedure like the Urolift to treat BPH (enlarged prostate) and improve the quality of your urination? The Itind device is new to the US market and offers the same type of relief that the urolift offers but without leaving any “permanent” clips in place. I explain to my patients that […]
February 7, 2022 | Austin Urology
Austin Monthly recently announced their list of top doctors in Austin, and Dr. Koushik Shaw was nominated by his peers as one of the best urologists in Austin. As someone who is passionate about their work and the Austin community, it means a lot to receive this recognition. Based out of Austin Urology Institute, Dr. Shaw […]
February 1, 2022 | Low Libido Make/Well Women's Health
Addyí for Women’s Sexual Health Addyí is the #1 prescribed treatment for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women. Women who have Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) have low sexual desire. Addyí is indicated for the treatment of women with acquired generalized HSDD as characterized by low sexual desire. This causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty and is not due to […]
September 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
We’ve all heard of a certain small pill that can help men in a big way. Now, it’s the women’s turn with Addyí. What’s Addyí? Addyí is the first FDA-approved treatment for premenopausal women with low sexual desire also called Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD). Women with HSDD have low sexual desire that is not due to a medical […]
December 22, 2020 | Vasectomy
Couples typically come to the conclusion that it is “time” for a vasectomy when they have agreed that they no longer wish to conceive due to a multitude of reasons (age, finances, health risks, an aversion to further diaper changing) and prefer a more permanent method of contraception than birth control pills, patches, condoms. But […]
December 16, 2020 | Vasectomy
Understanding Vasectomies: Where Does the Sperm Go? So, you’ve had a vasectomy. You may be wondering “where does the sperm go after a vasectomy?” Vasectomies are a common procedure with about 500,000 vasectomies performed in the US each year. A vasectomy is an easy and practical approach to a contraceptive method that has a 0.15% […]
November 25, 2020 | Testicular Cancer
A testicular cancer patient of Austin Urology Institute recently got in touch with us about an event he’s hosting called “Burpees for Bros” on Nov. 28, 2020 in downtown Austin. We chipped in $250 towards their $2000 goal of raising money for the Testicular Cancer Foundation and the Movember Foundation. If you’d like to join […]
November 18, 2020 | Uncategorized UTIs
UTIs. If you’ve had one, you know how disruptive they can be to life. If you haven’t had one, you still could get one. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common reasons for patients to see their providers. UTIs are the cause of more than 8.1 million visits to health care providers […]
November 16, 2020 | Enlarged Prostate Uncategorized
Aquablation of the prostate is a new type of treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH. At Austin Urology Institute, we are proud to be among the few selective practices in the Austin area to offer this advanced, one-of-a-kind, minimally invasive therapy. What is Aquablation Therapy? Aquablation therapy harnesses the power of water delivered with […]
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