May 24, 2021 | Austin Urology Bladder Diet & Nutrition Enlarged Prostate Incontinence Make/Well Men's Health Nutrition
A condition known as BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, occurs when the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects 70% of US men in their 60s and 80% of men over 70 years of age. What are the symptoms of BPH? Since the prostate surrounds the urethra just below the bladder, it can cause symptoms that […]
April 14, 2021 | Austin Urology Bladder Diet & Nutrition Erectile Dysfunction Incontinence Kidney Cancer Kidney Health Kidney Stones Low Testosterone Make/Well Men's Health Nutrition Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility) UTIs Women's Health
Dr. Shaw and his team at Austin Urology Institute take an integrative approach to urology by combining different aspects of care, including medication, hormone therapy, innovative new tools, nutritional guidance, and lifestyle factors. Expanding from our core Austin urology services makes treating those urological conditions more effective. Here is a Q&A with the Director of […]
April 13, 2021 | Austin Urology Bladder Erectile Dysfunction Kidney Cancer Kidney Health Nutrition Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility) UTIs Women's Health
This may come as a surprise to some, but diabetes and urological health issues are closely connected. Diabetics are susceptible to urinary tract infections (UTIs), bladder problems, and sexual dysfunction in both men and women. Diabetes can also often exacerbate urologic conditions because it can impair the body’s blood flow, nerves, and sensory functions. Simply […]
April 12, 2021 | Austin Urology Diet & Nutrition Erectile Dysfunction Low Testosterone Men's Health Nutrition Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility)
Let’s talk testosterone… When it comes to Men’s Wellness, testosterone is a key player. It is responsible for regulating men’s muscle mass and strength, bone mass, fat distribution, production of red blood cells, sex drive (libido), and sperm production. Your highest increase in testosterone occurs between puberty and early adulthood, remains stable for a while, […]
March 23, 2021 | Austin Urology Erectile Dysfunction Incontinence Low Testosterone Make/Well Men's Health
There are numerous causes of ED – from underlying physical health issues to psychological ED. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can be a major contributor to erectile dysfunction (ED). Studies show that at least 30% of men who have high blood pressure also experience ED. Blood pressure refers to the pressure needed to cause […]
March 22, 2021 | Austin Urology Diet & Nutrition Erectile Dysfunction Low Testosterone Men's Health Nutrition Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility) Uncategorized
High Cholesterol and ED: What’s the Connection? High cholesterol and ED are two health conditions that commonly co-exist. Having high cholesterol can hinder sexual performance and decrease libido, and ED is commonly the earliest noted symptom of high cholesterol in men. How are they connected? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance in the bloodstream. […]
March 20, 2021 | Austin Urology
Healthcare has changed dramatically since COVID. The shift from in-person care to virtual care (telemedicine) has begun. This doesn’t just apply to on-demand urgent care visits, this applies to all medical specialties from cardiology and pediatrics to dermatology and urology. If you’ve had any doctor’s appointments since COVID has changed daily life, then at least […]
March 10, 2021 | Austin Urology Men's Health Uncategorized Women's Health
This week includes International Women’s Day on March 8th! So how do women fit into the urology specialty? Most think of urology as specific to men and men’s health. However, urology plays a big part in the health of all women, as well. Urologists aren’t just for men! And men aren’t just urologists. Many urology […]
March 8, 2021 | Austin Urology Low Testosterone Make/Well Men's Health Nutrition The/Age Uncategorized
In what is called the largest study on testosterone treatment ever carried out, scientists found that regular injections of testosterone appeared to lower the risk of developing Type II diabetes, prevent its progression, and even reverses early Type II diabetes. Around 1/3 of men who have Type II diabetes also have hypogonadism, meaning the body […]
March 1, 2021 | Austin Urology Kidney Cancer Kidney Health Kidney Stones Make/Well The/Age
Kidneys are incredible organs, and vital to our health. The kidneys perform their life-sustaining job of filtering and returning about 200 quarts of fluid to the bloodstream every 24 hours. Around two quarts are removed from the body through urine, and the other 198 quarts are filtered and recovered in the body. However, in 2020, […]
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