May 1, 2021 | Bladder Diet & Nutrition UTIs Women's Health
Happy May Women! 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! […]
May 1, 2021 | Bladder Incontinence Kidney Cancer Low Testosterone UTIs Women's Health
May is Women’s Health Month! So just how does women’s health and urology fit together? There are many different urologic conditions that can impact a woman’s health, as well as various other health conditions that affect women that can have an impact on their urologic health. Oftentimes, when a women’s gynecologist or primary care doctor […]
April 28, 2021 | Vasectomy
Dr. Shaw has now successfully performed over 6000(!) vasectomies. We reached this milestone by being great at what we do, carefully devising a technique over the years that we continue to refine, and minimizing side effects while maximizing successful outcomes. First, we provide telemedicine and in-person consultations to discuss the vasectomies. For those eager to […]
April 23, 2021 | Enlarged Prostate
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common medical condition. As the prostate grows benignly and enlarges it begins to press on and obstruct the urethra, 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 […]
April 22, 2021 | Enlarged Prostate
Treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) doesn’t always mean medications or invasive procedures at surgical centers. When medications are no longer effective and the side effects of BPH become intolerable (frequent trips to the restroom, an urgent need to urinate, poor sleep due to waking up throughout the night to urinate), surgical options are usually the […]
April 21, 2021 | Enlarged Prostate
The benefit of treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) isn’t just eliminating urinary symptoms that are disruptive to your quality of life, it also keeps your bladder healthy. The prostate is a small gland located below the neck of the bladder. The urethra (where urine flows out) runs through the center of the prostate from the […]
April 20, 2021 | Enlarged Prostate
Have you heard about the UroLift procedure to treat your BPH symptoms? No? Well, you aren’t alone. Seventy-five percent of men reported that their doctor had never mentioned the UroLift procedure when discussing BPH treatment. At Austin Urology Institute, our providers insure that all options to treat BPH, both medical and surgical, are discussed. UroLift […]
April 19, 2021 | Enlarged Prostate
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common medical condition that affects about 40 million men in the U.S. Benign growth of the prostate obstructs the urethra and creates urinary 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, […]
April 14, 2021 | Austin Urology Bladder Diet & Nutrition Erectile Dysfunction Incontinence Kidney Cancer Kidney Health Kidney Stones Low Testosterone Make/Well Men's Health Nutrition Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility) UTIs Women's Health
Dr. Shaw and his team at Austin Urology Institute take an integrative approach to urology by combining different aspects of care, including medication, hormone therapy, innovative new tools, nutritional guidance, and lifestyle factors. Expanding from our core Austin urology services makes treating those urological conditions more effective. Here is a Q&A with the Director of […]
April 13, 2021 | Austin Urology Bladder Erectile Dysfunction Kidney Cancer Kidney Health Nutrition Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility) UTIs Women's Health
This may come as a surprise to some, but diabetes and urological health issues are closely connected. Diabetics are susceptible to urinary tract infections (UTIs), bladder problems, and sexual dysfunction in both men and women. Diabetes can also often exacerbate urologic conditions because it can impair the body’s blood flow, nerves, and sensory functions. Simply […]
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