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Male Fertility Supplements: Do they work? What’s the deal!?

July 25, 2022  |  Men's Health  Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility)  

Male fertility supplements are dietary supplements that contain  minerals, herbs, amino acids, compounds and other vitamins that can help men struggling with infertility. These products claim to help: Increase sperm count Boost sperm motility Improve the health of DNA Improve sperm morphology (the shape, size, and appearance of sperm) Support overall male infertility It’s important […]

Increasing Vasectomy Rates in Texas

June 27, 2022  |  Vasectomy  

Following the historic Roe v. Wade decision at the national level, important discussions have been occurring regarding contraceptive options in people’s homes. Condoms remain the only temporary form of birth control for men, with a failure rate of approximately 2-3% when used “perfectly.”  However, “typical” use failure rates can range from 10 to 20% over […]

Increasing Vasectomy Rates in Texas – Are Abortion Laws the Cause?

March 29, 2022  |  Vasectomy  

WFAA ABC interviewed Austin urologist Dr. Koushik Shaw about vasectomies in light of Texas’ recent abortion laws. The highly effective and minimally invasive procedure has always appealed to individuals and couples who are looking for a more permanent form of contraception. “It’s very much in people’s mindsets now,” said Shaw, noting that interest in the […]

Vasectomy Doctors: Which Doctors Are Fit To Snip?

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 […]

iTind vs the Urolift?

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 […]

Best Urologist in Austin? Dr. Shaw Is One of Them.

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 […]

Low Libido Got You Down? Are You Frustrated that You Rarely Want Sex?

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 […]

Addyí: The Little Pink Pill 

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 […]

The Reversal of a Vasectomy: How It’s Doable

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 […]

Where does sperm go after a vasectomy?

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% […]

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