Women’s Health

Pelvic Floor Tension and Urinary Symptoms

February 19, 2024  |  Bladder  Women's Health  

At our practice at the Austin Urology Institute, we have noticed a recurring pattern among a subset of patients: active adults under 50 experiencing severe urinary issues despite the absence of bacterial infections. This trend is not unique to our practice but reflects broader shifts in healthcare trends over the last decade. According to data […]

Celebrating Women’s Health Month 2023

May 4, 2023  |  Austin Urology  Women's Health  

May is Women’s Health Month! The team at Austin Urology Institute is thrilled to join urologists nationwide and advocate for women to prioritize their urologic health this month and beyond. The American Urological Association (AUA) designated May as National Women’s Health Month to raise awareness of urologic health issues that are unique to women. Women’s […]

Austin Half Marathon 2023: Dr. Shaw and Alex Put Their Best Feet Forward

February 21, 2023  |  Make/Well  Men's Health  The/Age  Women's Health  

Join us in congratulating Austin urologist Dr. Koushik Shaw and our nurse practitioner Alex Hughes on completing the 2023 Austin Half Marathon this past Sunday, February 19. Given our emphasis on preventative care and a healthy lifestyle, it’s no surprise they have taken on such a challenge. Dr. Shaw and Alex are setting an example by […]

How Much Does Addyi Cost?

January 10, 2023  |  Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility)  Women's Health  

What is Addyi? You’ve probably heard of the “little blue pill,” but what about the “little pink pill”? Addyi is the only FDA-approved medication for treating hypoactive sexual desire (HSDD) in women and it’s available at Austin Urology Institute.  Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) refers to having little or no interest in sex. Addyi (flibanserin) […]

Low Libido Got You Down? Are You Frustrated that You Rarely Want Sex?

February 1, 2022  |  Low Libido  Make/Well  Women's Health  

Addyí for Women’s Sexual Health Addyí is the #1 prescribed treatment for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women.  Women who have Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) have low sexual desire. Addyí is indicated for the treatment of women with acquired generalized HSDD as characterized by low sexual desire. This causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty and is not due to […]

Austin Urology Institute Treats Urologic Health and Wellness

May 27, 2021  |  Austin Urology  Diet & Nutrition  Make/Well  Men's Health  Nutrition  The/Age  Women's Health  

Austin Urology Institute wants to keep you healthy! And in order to do so we have to include the whole picture of health, including preventative medicine. The truth is, prevention is the best medicine. Effective prevention means looking at your nutrition and lifestyle habits as the first line of defense against illness. General health and […]

Are Diet and Libido Connected in Women?

May 25, 2021  |  Austin Urology  Diet & Nutrition  Nutrition  Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility)  Women's Health  

There is one thing we know for sure: Metabolic syndrome is shown to negatively affect sexual function and libido in women.  So what is metabolic syndrome? Metabolic syndrome affects about one-third of adults in the U.S. and describes conditions that occur together, the combination of which increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type […]

Women’s Health Month: May Challenge Week Four

May 24, 2021  |  Bladder  Diet & Nutrition  Women's Health  

It’s Women’s Health Month!  The American Urological Association and the Urology Care Foundation have challenged women to commit to making choices that are not only great for their overall health, but that are especially great for women’s urologic health! And men, just so you know, these challenges are not just for women! They apply to […]

Women’s Health Month: May Challenge Week Three

May 17, 2021  |  Bladder  Women's Health  

It’s Women’s Health Month!  The American Urological Association and the Urology Care Foundation have challenged women to commit to making choices that are not only great for their overall health, but that are especially great for women’s urologic health! And men, just so you know, these challenges are not just for women! They apply to […]

Women’s Health Month: May Challenge Week Two

May 10, 2021  |  Women's Health  

It’s Women’s Health Month!  The American Urological Association and the Urology Care Foundation have challenged women to commit to making choices that are not only great for their overall health, but that are especially great for women’s urologic health! And men, just so you know, these challenges are not just for women! They apply to […]

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