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 […]
July 5, 2021 | Austin Urology
Austin Urology Institute has a close partnership working with St. David’s Medical Center/HCA. It is the preferred hospital system that we use, providing advanced, comprehensive care when in need of post surgical admissions, acute needs for ER visits, and the doctors there providing care. Dr. Shaw at Austin Urology Institute endorses the quality of care […]
July 1, 2021 | Prostate Cancer
There’s a new, FDA-approved imaging that can help detect prostate cancer. As of May 2021, Pylarify, a type of PET scan has been approved to identify suspected prostate cancer metastasis or recurrence. About one in nine men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men (not […]
June 28, 2021 | The/Age
You’ve seen them all over town, heard the ads on the radio or read them in the paper. The new trend is “Men’s Health Clinics” in Austin and across the country pitching solutions for popular men’s health conditions often specifically directed at erectile dysfunction and low testosterone. Some of these clinics function as a primary […]
June 26, 2021 | Low Testosterone
If you’ve been researching “natural” treatment options for low testosterone, you may have seen many advertisements for DHEA supplements. Low testosterone impacts quality of life dramatically. Men with low testosterone can experience low libido, fatigue, loss of energy, depression, mood changes, erectile dysfunction, infertility, difficulty with weight loss, decrease in muscle mass, lack of motivation, […]
June 24, 2021 | Enlarged Prostate
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common medical condition that affects about 40 million men in the U.S causing symptoms such as frequent daytime urination, getting up at night frequently to urinate, a weak or slow stream, the feeling of not emptying the bladder completely, an urgent need to urinate or difficulty starting a urinary […]
June 22, 2021 | UTIs
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common reasons for patients to see their providers. UTIs are the cause of more than 8.1 million visits to health care providers each year. Twelve percent of men will have at least one UTI during their lifetime. Men over the age of 50 are at higher […]
June 21, 2021 | Men's Health
Happy June Guys! It’s Men’s Health Month! The American Urological Association and the Urology Care Foundation, as well as your favorite Austin urologist, have challenged men to commit to making healthy choices that are not only great for overall health, but especially men’s urologic health! Austin Urology Institute is accepting the challenge. Join us! This month, there […]
June 17, 2021 | Testicular Cancer
Although testicular cancer is rare, screening by a doctor is recommended annually for all men, but especially those between the ages of 14 and 55. This is a routine exam checking for any lumps, bumps or abnormalities in the testicles. Monthly self exams are encouraged, however, it does not replace an annual exam by your […]
June 14, 2021 | Men's Health
Happy June, Guys! It’s Men’s Health Month! The American Urological Association and the Urology Care Foundation has challenged men to commit to making healthy choices that are not only great for overall health, but especially men’s urologic health. Austin Urology Institute is accepting the challenge. Join us! This month, there are four weekly “Get Up […]
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