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December 22, 2020 | Vasectomy
Couples typically come to the conclusion that it is “time” for a vasectomy when they have agreed that they no longer wish to conceive due to a multitude of reasons (age, finances, health risks, an aversion to further diaper changing) and prefer a more permanent method of contraception than birth control pills, patches, condoms. But […]
December 16, 2020 | Vasectomy
Vasectomies are a common procedure with about 500,000 vasectomies performed in the US each year. A vasectomy is an easy and practical approach to a contraceptive method that has a 0.15% failure rate. Our Austin vasectomy doctors (urologist Dr. Koushik Shaw or Dr. Lawrence Tsai) perform the procedure in-office. It takes just about 20 minutes […]
July 8, 2020 | Uncategorized Vasectomy
Drs Shaw and Tsai have together performed over 5000 vasectomies in the Austin and Central Texas area. Why are we a leader in performing vasectomies? First of all, we have some of the friendliest, kindest, and best staff around. When I started the practice, I was reminded that we’d only be as good as the […]
November 30, 2019 | Bladder Enlarged Prostate Erectile Dysfunction Incontinence Kidney Cancer Kidney Health Kidney Stones Men's Health Prostate Cancer Vasectomy
During my medical school and training, I, along with other medical professionals were taught how to properly analyze, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of disease processes. While learning “how to doctor,” patient encounters were typically rote and followed a fairly strict protocol and ritual: obtain a history, perform a physical exam, provide an assessment […]
November 28, 2019 | Men's Health Vasectomy
Vasectomies are a common, easy and practical approach to contraception. One, that has a 99.85% success rate. A vasectomy is performed in our Austin location as a 15-minute procedure with very little need to prep, minimal recovery time and very few risks. While it is considered a permanent form of contraception, we offer vasectomy reversals […]
March 18, 2019 | Vasectomy
March 13, 2019 | Vasectomy
The Best Vasectomy Doc is Among the Most Affordable For Your Priceless Procedure Most men have a few reservations when it comes to having a vasectomy even if they don’t readily admit it. It’s normal to have concerns; we’d be worried if you didn’t. If you’re stepping up as the responsible party in your relationship(s) […]
October 16, 2018 | Vasectomy
When you’re considering a vasectomy it’s natural to have doubts and worries. You are considering a very permanent procedure so it’s natural to be hesitant. That much is to be expected, and it’s likely evident from your recent Google searches, which are now front-loaded with terms including epididymitis after vasectomy, enlarged epididymitis after vasectomy, and […]
October 9, 2018 | Vasectomy Women's Health
Two kids was the plan, but two more later and your hands are now as full as that minivan you’re driving — jam-packed to the brim with your pride and joy — from one practice to another rehearsal three times a week. You wouldn’t trade your own personal cast of the Fantastic Four for the […]
September 7, 2018 | Vasectomy
Unless you’re into knitting, chances are you’re not a huge fan of needles. At the Austin Urology Institute, we are proud to celebrate 14 years of no needle techniques within our vasectomy practice. While it seems like our sector of the medical industry would be quick to adopt this, we were one of the first. […]