Low Testosterone

The Truth about Low T

July 15, 2015   |   Low Testosterone  

Dr. Shaw and the Austin Urology Institute team are experts on male reproductive health, which means we field a lot of questions from men that they’re embarrassed to ask anyone else. One trending topic in the men’s health world is low testosterone, or as it’s known on billboards and radio ads, low T. What is […]

What is testosterone?

August 8, 2014   |   Low Testosterone  

Testosterone is a steroid hormone. Mostly the testicles produce testosterone, and a small amount is produced by the adrenal glands. The testicles receive a signal from hormones in the pituitary gland (in your brain) that tell them to either start or stop testosterone production. Testosterone is used in the medical world to regulate many functions […]

What do testosterone supplements do?

July 15, 2014   |   Low Testosterone  

There are two types of testosterone supplements: 1). exogenous testosterone, which includes topical creams/gels, injections, pellets, etc. 2). FSH and LH agonists that promote your body’s own production of testosterone. Both types of medications raise testosterone in your blood, which provides you with more energy, increased libido. Please call to schedule an appointment for preventative/follow-up […]

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