January 28, 2021 | Low Testosterone Men's Health Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility) The/Age
It’s true. The phrase, “you are what you eat,” was actually good advice that we’ve all been told at some point. It turns out that what you put in your mouth affects more than weight and overall health– it also influences testosterone production. And testosterone plays a huge role in your quality of life […]
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 […]
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% […]
November 25, 2020 | Testicular Cancer
A testicular cancer patient of Austin Urology Institute recently got in touch with us about an event he’s hosting called “Burpees for Bros” on Nov. 28, 2020 in downtown Austin. We chipped in $250 towards their $2000 goal of raising money for the Testicular Cancer Foundation and the Movember Foundation. If you’d like to join […]
November 18, 2020 | Uncategorized UTIs
UTIs. If you’ve had one, you know how disruptive they can be to life. If you haven’t had one, you still could get one. 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 […]
November 16, 2020 | Enlarged Prostate Uncategorized
Aquablation of the prostate is a new type of treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH. At Austin Urology Institute, we are proud to be among the few selective practices in the Austin area to offer this advanced, one-of-a-kind, minimally invasive therapy. What is Aquablation Therapy? Aquablation therapy harnesses the power of water delivered with […]
October 28, 2020 | Erectile Dysfunction
Penile Implants: What’s the Cost? In dealing with healthcare and insurance companies, one of the most frustrating and commonly asked questions involves whether or not a procedure is covered and what costs are. With regards to erectile dysfunction treatments and penile prosthesis implants, paients may find themselves asking “How Much Does a Penile Implant Cost? […]
August 25, 2020 | Bladder Enlarged Prostate Uncategorized
BPH, or enlarged prostate is a common condition that can affect men as early as age 30. As the prostate is an organ specific to the male reproductive anatomy, it is also considered “man’s lifelong friend or enemy” that is responsible for symptoms like frequency, urgency, nighttime urination, weak stream, or overactive bladder symptoms. Unless […]
August 7, 2020 | Enlarged Prostate
The prostate is a walnut-shaped and sized organ that resides below the prostate. Its role is to produce about 99% of the ejaculate, the carrier fluid for the of sperm (the remaining 1%), that joins up with the prostatic fluid. As one ages, the prostate continues to grow. This conditions is called benign prostatic hyperplasia […]
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 […]
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