Women’s Health

The Truth About Vasectomies vs Essure

August 27, 2015  |  Vasectomy  Women's Health  

Just because you’re done having kids, that doesn’t mean your done being intimate. These days, there are more options than ever for long-term birth control, but most of these ask a lot from the ladies in the relationship. Dr. Koushik Shaw and the Austin Urology Institute team have decades of experience counseling couples (or individuals) […]

The Truth About Vasectomies vs Tubal Ligation

August 20, 2015  |  Vasectomy  Women's Health  

Just because you’re done having kids, that doesn’t mean your done being intimate. These days, there are more options than ever for long term birth control, but most of these ask a lot from the ladies in the relationship. Comparatively, a vasectomy is one of the easier forms of birth control, and it’s permanent. Dr. […]

Dr. Koushik Shaw and Austin Urology Institute explain the differences between vasectomy and tubal ligation for those considering female birth control.

August 14, 2015  |  Vasectomy  Women's Health  

Just because you’re done having kids, that doesn’t mean your done being intimate. These days, there are more options than ever for long term birth control, but most of these ask a lot from the ladies in the relationship. Comparatively, a vasectomy is one of the easier forms of birth control, and it’s permanent. Dr. […]

Does Austin Urology Institute treat men and women?

October 27, 2014  |  Men's Health  Women's Health  

AUI treats both men and women. In both patients, we treat for kidney stones, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and other abnormalities of the kidney or urinary tract. Male patients are also seen for low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, prostate enlargement, and prostate cancer to name a few. We see female patients for urological issues such as […]

What does a urologist do?

October 24, 2014  |  Men's Health  Women's Health  

If you’ve noticed something unusual with your body and chosen to see a urologist, or been referred to an Austin urologist by another doctor, you may not know what to expect or what a urologist actually treats. A urologist is a specialist who deals with problems of the urinary system which includes the kidneys, ureters, […]

AUA Annual Meeting Recap

June 19, 2014  |  Men's Health  Women's Health  

What is the American Urological Association meeting all about? The American Urological Association (AUA) held its annual meeting recently in Orlando, FL. It was a great opportunity to hear speakers from around the country (and even other countries) discuss the standard guidelines, changes, and new research in the urology field. This is done through lectures, […]

Why is my urine the color of Fanta?

June 16, 2014  |  Men's Health  Women's Health  

  We have all been there. You stand up and look right before you flush and you ask yourself, is that normal? Before you diagnose yourself, here are some of the most common colors of urine that stir questions. Urine that is orange may be discolored due to the foods you are eating or certain […]

What does a urologist do?

December 18, 2013  |  Austin Urology  Kidney Health  Men's Health  Women's Health  

A urologist is a specialist who deals with problems of the urinary system which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, and urethra.  In addition to the urinary system, a urologist also sees male patients for issues with erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, and pain in the prostate or testicles. There can be some confusion between a […]

What conditions does a urologist treat?

December 11, 2013  |  Men's Health  Women's Health  

A urologist is a medical doctor that treats disorders of the urinary system for men and women, as well as the male reproductive system. This includes surgical and medical treatment. There is a wide variety of conditions ranging from low testosterone to urinary infections to cancer.  Men’s health conditions include low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, prostate […]

The Beer Bladder

September 19, 2013  |  Bladder  Men's Health  Women's Health  

Ladies and gentlemen, we have finally come to that special time of year. That time when the temperature starts cooling down, the leaves start changing color, yadda-yadda-yadda. All that is nice but let’s be real, it’s football season. It’s time to get the family and friends together, fire up the grill, yell and scream at […]

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