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. […]
December 23, 2020 | Erectile Dysfunction
The popularity of a non-traditional treatment of erectile dysfunction is growing: Low intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT). Gone are the days of medication therapy as the only treatment option. Low intensity shock wave treatment is becoming popular as it is a safe, non-invasive, drug free treatment option for ED. It uses low intensity […]
November 4, 2020 | Erectile Dysfunction The/Age
Shockwave therapy treatments have been around for a long time. They were used in various medical specialities to treat everything from kidney stones in the 1980s to orthopedic issues in the 1990s to cardiovascular disease in the 2000s. Most recently, the technology started to be deployed in 2012 to treat erectile dysfunction. Shockwave therapy, often […]
October 28, 2020 | Erectile Dysfunction
Penile Implants: What’s the Cost? In dealing with healthcare and insurance companies, one of the most frustrating and commonly asked questions involves whether or not a procedure is covered and what costs are. With regards to erectile dysfunction treatments and penile prosthesis implants, paients may find themselves asking “How Much Does a Penile Implant Cost? […]
October 23, 2020 | Erectile Dysfunction
A penile implant is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED, impotence) in men. It is a great option when other therapies have not worked for including pills, injections, pumps. Often times the side effects of these therapies are so extreme, they’re intolerable. It is also an excellent alternative for men who do not wish to […]
September 24, 2020 | Erectile Dysfunction
The penile prosthesis is an implant that allows patients to have direct control over erections using an implanted pumping device. It’s highly effective and often covered by insurance, so read on to see if it might be the erectile dysfunction treatment you need. To consult with one of our urologists (the type of specialist you […]
August 12, 2020 | Erectile Dysfunction
Shockwave therapy, or PulseWave therapy as we call it, is an excellent option for men suffering for mild to moderate ED. Shockwave therapy, a.k.a. Low Intensity Shockwave Therapy (LIST), is a cousin of the noninvasive high intensity shockwave therapy we use to treat kidney stones. In Europe, LIST was developed and utilized in extensive clinical […]
January 16, 2020 | Austin Urology Erectile Dysfunction Low Testosterone Men's Health Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility)
Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is the inability to start or maintain an erection that is firm or rigid enough for satisfying sexual performance. Erectile dysfunction and associated symptoms may be present in up to 50% of men after age 40 and is more common and present than most people think. ED has been shown to […]
January 6, 2020 | Erectile Dysfunction Low Testosterone Men's Health Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility)
In the last twenty to thirty years, ED rates have skyrocketed, especially among younger men. Although ED is not as common in young men, it can still affect about 25 percent of men under the age of 40. However, only about 5 percent of all men under 40 have complete ED. It begs the question, […]
December 18, 2019 | Erectile Dysfunction Low Testosterone Men's Health Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility)
Testosterone is a big deal. When it’s low, testosterone can impact the quality of your life dramatically. Men with low testosterone can experience low libido, fatigue, loss of energy, depression, mood changes, erectile dysfunction, infertility, difficulty with weight loss, decrease in muscle mass, lack of motivation, decrease in mental clarity and sleep disturbances, and poor […]
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