July 23, 2021 | Enlarged Prostate
As a man ages, his prostate may become larger: a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). When the enlargement causes pressure on the urethra, it causes a wide range of uncomfortable symptoms that are disruptive to life like urinary frequency, urgency, dribbling and getting up frequently at night. Fortunately, there have been multiple recent […]
July 21, 2021 | Enlarged Prostate Men's Health
The Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) is a procedure for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) that uses a laser to remove tissue that is blocking urine flow through the prostate. A separate instrument is then used to cut the prostate tissue into easily removable fragments. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common medical condition. […]
July 13, 2021 | Enlarged Prostate Men's Health
Let’s break down the two newer, but well-studied treatment options for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Urolift and Rezum. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common medical condition that affects about 40 million men in the United States. The prostate is a small gland located below the neck of the bladder. The urethra runs through the center […]
June 24, 2021 | Enlarged Prostate
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common medical condition that affects about 40 million men in the U.S causing symptoms such as frequent daytime urination, getting up at night frequently to urinate, a weak or slow stream, the feeling of not emptying the bladder completely, an urgent need to urinate or difficulty starting a urinary […]
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 23, 2021 | Enlarged Prostate
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common medical condition. As the prostate grows benignly and enlarges it begins to press on and obstruct the urethra, causing symptoms such as frequent daytime urination, getting up at night frequently to urinate, a weak or slow stream, the feeling of not emptying the bladder completely, an urgent need […]
April 22, 2021 | Enlarged Prostate
Treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) doesn’t always mean medications or invasive procedures at surgical centers. When medications are no longer effective and the side effects of BPH become intolerable (frequent trips to the restroom, an urgent need to urinate, poor sleep due to waking up throughout the night to urinate), surgical options are usually the […]
April 21, 2021 | Enlarged Prostate
The benefit of treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) isn’t just eliminating urinary symptoms that are disruptive to your quality of life, it also keeps your bladder healthy. The prostate is a small gland located below the neck of the bladder. The urethra (where urine flows out) runs through the center of the prostate from the […]
April 20, 2021 | Enlarged Prostate
Have you heard about the UroLift procedure to treat your BPH symptoms? No? Well, you aren’t alone. Seventy-five percent of men reported that their doctor had never mentioned the UroLift procedure when discussing BPH treatment. At Austin Urology Institute, our providers insure that all options to treat BPH, both medical and surgical, are discussed. UroLift […]
April 19, 2021 | Enlarged Prostate
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common medical condition that affects about 40 million men in the U.S. Benign growth of the prostate obstructs the urethra and creates urinary symptoms such as frequent daytime urination, getting up at night frequently to urinate, a weak or slow stream, the feeling of not emptying the bladder completely, […]
Virtual Visits Available
We offer both in-clinic and remote telemedicine consultations worldwide.