September 9, 2022 | Low Testosterone Men's Health Nutrition
It doesn’t matter how much or how little you know about hormone imbalances; it’s intimidating to know where to begin, and how to achieve and maintain hormonal balance. Hormonal imbalances look different from person to person, meaning that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. We wish it were that easy! At Austin Urology Institute we’re committed […]
July 25, 2022 | Men's Health Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility)
At Austin Urology Institute we tackle many complex diagnosis with males and females alike. One of the most frustrating diagnosis for patient and partner is that of male infertility. It’s a complex topic and several factors can play a role in fertility. One factor that is often overlooked is diet. Male infertility means that there’s a problem with […]
July 25, 2022 | Men's Health Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility)
Male fertility supplements are dietary supplements that contain minerals, herbs, amino acids, compounds and other vitamins that can help men struggling with infertility. These products claim to help: Increase sperm count Boost sperm motility Improve the health of DNA Improve sperm morphology (the shape, size, and appearance of sperm) Support overall male infertility It’s important […]
June 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Testosterone is the dominant hormone in men, accounting for libido, fertility, sexual development in adolescents, bone density maintenance, and muscle maintenance. It also plays a role in erectile function, among many other roles. It seems that since the beginning of time, there has been a multitude of potions, elixirs, and snake oils claiming to function as […]
June 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
In a recent blog posted by The Beet, Dr. Shaw offered some insight into veganism and kidney stones. Urine naturally contains minerals and salts. When the urine is concentrated with these compounds it can cause hard stones to form in the kidneys (hence the name kidney stones). Once the kidney stones begin to move into the […]
June 27, 2022 | Vasectomy
Following the historic Roe v. Wade decision at the national level, important discussions have been occurring regarding contraceptive options in people’s homes. Condoms remain the only temporary form of birth control for men, with a failure rate of approximately 2-3% when used “perfectly.” However, “typical” use failure rates can range from 10 to 20% over […]
June 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Does Travel Effect Your Urinary System? Whether you’re hitting the road for work or some much-needed R and R, traveling can impact your urinary tract in a variety of ways. Travel can put a lot of stress on the body. If you’re flying, you may be up at odd hours, eating snack or junk foods, […]
June 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Urolift VS. iTIND Not more than 10 years ago, men suffering with BPH or enlarged prostate would have two main choices: 1) take a pill consistently for the rest of your life (Flomax, Uroxatral, Tamsulosin, Alfuzosin, Proscar, or Finasteride). The pills can have side effects ranging from low blood pressure, fatigue, dizziness, nasal congestion, exacerbation […]
June 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
What is testosterone? You may think of testosterone as a hormone exclusive to males, but women make this hormone too. It is just one of many sex hormones that women produce, along with estrogen and progesterone. Levels of testosterone in your body gradually reduce as you become older, with many women not even noticing. Others […]
June 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Know Your Health, Know Yourself How often do you get checkups? It can be difficult as a man to find time to go to the doctor, especially when we are experiencing issues related to urological health, prostate health, and sexual health. African American men are genetically predisposed to and are at higher risk than others […]
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