April 16, 2019 | Low Testosterone Men's Health The/Age
The world expects a lot from you as a man There are ties to be tied, fence posts to mount, kids to piggyback—you’re always going to have your hands full. And whether they are covered in engine grease or full of paperwork, there’s one thing that can’t be stopped: time. Fatigue can catch up as […]
April 10, 2019 | Men's Health The/Age
Diet, Sleep, and Lifestyle Affect Your Libido Homo sapiens were probably not designed to hunch over blue-lit screens, peck incessantly at keyboards, and munch on derivatives of GMO corn while getting by on four or five hours of sleep per night. Back in the day, our primate ancestors were not concerned with getting to work […]
April 4, 2019 | Low Testosterone Men's Health The/Age
An Important Milestone Are you at the awkward age, of say, your late 30’s (give or take)? This particular juncture might feel a bit like being on the cusp of something. You might find yourself reflecting and planning with equal intensity. To quote a passage of ancient wisdom from the I Ching: “Look at the […]
April 1, 2019 | Low Testosterone Men's Health The/Age
Informercial Testosterone Testing? Have you ever wondered where the people behind infomercials sell their products? Or what their store would look like if they had one? Most likely, they wouldn’t look too classy. While infomercials might be great to get non-stick saucepans and shake weights, they should be the last place people look to get […]
August 28, 2018 | Men's Health
Nope. Watch this week’s Doc Talk with Dr. Koushik Shaw of the Austin Urology Institute to find out where your testicles really rank.
August 20, 2018 | Bladder Enlarged Prostate Men's Health
TURBT, or TransUrethral Resection of Bladder Tumor, is a common procedure done at the men’s wellness center at the Austin Urology Institute. Austin urologist Dr. Koushik Shaw has performed this specialized procedure for over 14 years, with hundreds of TURBT procedures performed. A TURBT is performed when there is a diagnosis of bladder cancer. A […]
June 26, 2018 | Bladder Kidney Cancer Kidney Health Men's Health Prostate Cancer Robotic Surgery
We understand how shocking a diagnosis of a urologic cancer can be. In those difficult times you deserve the best treatment. You need an experienced medical team willing to discuss the full range of treatments available to you, including surgical options. Look for a surgeon who utilizes the latest technology and provides a friendly, comforting […]
June 26, 2017 | Enlarged Prostate Men's Health Prostate Cancer
Dr. Shaw made one of his frequent appearances on Austin’s KXAN news this weekend to spread the word about some important men’s health issues during Men’s Health Month. Dr. Shaw breaks down when you should get a prostate cancer screening, the importance of both PSA testing and physical exams and the value of a new […]
January 25, 2017 | Men's Health
There are many causes of groin pain in men (as any episode of the Three Stooges can attest). Some are nothing to be concerned about, while others are a sign that you should see a urologist right away. One cause is very obvious – trauma to the scrotal area will cause groin pain. Any kind […]
July 27, 2016 | Men's Health Women's Health
Many of our patients at Austin Urology Institute are concerned with fertility. Some come to use because they’re done having children and are ready for a vasectomy, while others are struggling to conceive. Dr. Koushik Shaw of Austin Urology Institute and Dr. George Shashoua of Austin Urogynecology work together to help couples achieve happy reproductive […]
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