April 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness month, which is a good reminder to stay on top of your health! One of the most important things you can do during April to promote men’s health is get a testicular cancer screening. If your not due or if you’re not sure when you should get a testicular cancer screening, you can consult […]
December 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
Dr. Koushik Shaw is no stranger to Austin media. He makes regular appearances on Dudley and Bob and he’s a frequent guest on Austin news channels. The other day, he made the jump to the AM side of the dial to appear on Let’s Get Healthy – a medical news and advice show sponsored by […]
November 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
Dr. Shaw made one of his regular visits to patients Dale Dudley and Bob Fonseca during the Dudley & Bob show on KLBJ-FM. Dr. Shaw and the guys talked Rushmore, traffic, and, of course, urology with the people of Austin. You can listen to the entire segment below! You don’t have to rely on the radio […]
November 1, 2015 | Uncategorized Vasectomy
What is Epididymitis and Why is it Common After a Vasectomy? Epididymitis after a vasectomy can be debilitating. Epididymitis is an infection or inflammation of the epididymis. This is a structure that sits on the testicle and transports sperm to the vas deferens. It is a common infection in men and is typically treated with […]
July 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
Dr. Koushik Shaw and the Austin Urology Institute Team are experts in men’s health, and we field lots of questions that many men are afraid to ask anyone else. We understand that men’s health can be a sensitive topic and we’re here to help. Today, Dr. Shaw shows tackles the tricky topic of circumcision. Is circumcision available […]
June 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
Dr. Koushik Shaw talks about his decision to start the Austin Urology Institute in this recent post on Hastings Humans‘ The Good Call Blog. Here’s a snippet from the article: “Unlike large group practices that are run similar to chain restaurants – one standardized product every patient receives – Austin Urology Institute prides itself on […]
June 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
What happens to sperm after a vasectomy? After a vasectomy, the sperm continues to be produced, however they do not travel through the vas deferens due to the vasectomy. If the sperm have nowhere to go, they are broken down and absorbed by the body. In rare cases, sperm may collect in a cyst of […]
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