Vasectomy

Increasing Vasectomy Rates in Texas – Are Abortion Laws the Cause?

March 29, 2022  |  Vasectomy  

WFAA ABC interviewed Austin urologist Dr. Koushik Shaw about vasectomies in light of Texas’ recent abortion laws. The highly effective and minimally invasive procedure has always appealed to individuals and couples who are looking for a more permanent form of contraception. “It’s very much in people’s mindsets now,” said Shaw, noting that interest in the […]

Vasectomy Doctors: Which Doctors Are Fit To Snip?

March 14, 2022  |  Vasectomy  

If you’re looking into getting a vasectomy, chances are you’re here and reading this because you’re doing some essential research. One of the most common and important questions patients often have is which doctors are qualified to perform vasectomies. The good news is that there are plenty of safe, efficient options out there; just make […]

How to Get Pregnant After Vasectomy

September 12, 2021  |  Vasectomy  

Women Are Asking: How to Get Pregnant After a Vasectomy Naturally? Couples typically come to the conclusion that it’s “time” for a vasectomy when they’ve agreed they no longer wish to conceive. But what happens if you change your mind afterwards and conceiving naturally is preferred? Is a vasectomy reversible? Vasectomies are a common procedure […]

Are You Ready for a Vasectomy?

August 29, 2021  |  Vasectomy  

Vasectomies are a common procedure and an easy, practical contraceptive method with a 0.15% failure rate. A vasectomy is performed in the office as a 15-minute procedure with very little need to prep, minimal recovery time and very few risks. It is considered a permanent form of contraception, although reversal and other fertility options are […]

Is your Kissing Day (July 6th) carefree? Here’s how to have the vasectomy talk

July 6, 2021  |  Vasectomy  

Happy International Kissing Day! July 6th is the day to smooch your partner. Speaking of kissing – and a day full of romance – let’s chat about vasectomies. Tired of whoops? Are you are considering a vasectomy, but you still have doubts and worries? Asking yourself all kinds of questions, like do you ejaculate after […]

Dr. Shaw and the Austin Urology Institute discuss Vasectomy Technique!

April 28, 2021  |  Vasectomy  

Dr. Shaw has now successfully performed over 6000(!) vasectomies. We reached this milestone by being great at what we do, carefully devising a technique over the years that we continue to refine, and minimizing side effects while maximizing successful outcomes. First, we provide telemedicine and in-person consultations to discuss the vasectomies. For those eager to […]

The Reversal of a Vasectomy: How It’s Doable

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 […]

Where does sperm go after a vasectomy?

December 16, 2020  |  Vasectomy  

Understanding Vasectomies: Where Does the Sperm Go? So, you’ve had a vasectomy. You may be wondering “where does the sperm go after a 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% […]

How permanent are vasectomies?

July 8, 2020  |  Vasectomy  

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 people we surrounded ourselves with.  Years later, we are proud to live by that motto, and it […]

The “Quality of Life” Items Your Doctor Often Forgets

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 […]

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