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Never Get Another UTI While Pregnant

December 3, 2019  |  Bladder  Kidney Cancer  Kidney Health  UTIs  

A UTI while pregnant can be frustrating. Urinary tract infections or bladder infections (UTIs) are common in pregnancy with between 2-10% of women diagnosed with them while pregnant. Pregnant women are at increased risk for UTIs starting in week 6 through week 24. So if you’re in a similar situation, this info might help you […]

Don’t Get a Vasectomy Before Doing This

November 28, 2019  |  Men's Health  Vasectomy  

Vasectomies are a common, easy and practical approach to contraception. One, that has a 99.85% success rate. A vasectomy is performed in our Austin location as a 15-minute procedure with very little need to prep, minimal recovery time and very few risks. While it is considered a permanent form of contraception, we offer vasectomy reversals […]

Testosterone and Lifespan

November 21, 2019  |  Erectile Dysfunction  Low Testosterone  Men's Health  Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility)  

Looking for “Testosterone Specialist Near Me”? in Texas? You’ve Found Us! Testosterone plays a role in many areas of a male’s life. Most people consider it to be solely responsible for sexual performance and enhancing mood, but it also plays a vital role in promoting life longevity… to a point. Testosterone promotes muscle building which […]

Does This Testosterone Therapy Medication Mean the End of Low T?

November 14, 2019  |  Low Testosterone  Men's Health  Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility)  

What is testosterone therapy? Testosterone levels in men normally slowly decline with age. Levels typically decrease by 1-2% each year beginning at the age of 40. However, testosterone may also drop quickly due to medical illnesses such as stroke, trauma, diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease, obesity, heart attacks or medications. Before any testosterone treatment is […]

Stem cells pose risk, offer promise for ED, other diseases

November 5, 2019  |  Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility)  

No matter how much promise a new treatment method may hold, it’s important to look at the evidence. There are plenty of clinics that will sell a treatment based on potential rather than proven results. When seeking treatment for erectile dysfunction, you are always better served going to an actual urologist. Dr. Shaw lent his […]

What does a urologist treat?

October 15, 2019  |  Austin Urology  

At the Austin Urology Institute, we hear from a lot of people that they don’t know what a urologist does.  I often tell my patients that I am a “Plumber for People.”  What does that mean?  Well, we treat diseases involving the genitourinary tract.  That involves the kidneys and the ureters, which take urine down […]

Dr. Shaw on Dudley & Bob 2/22

October 15, 2019  |  Uncategorized  

Once again, Dr. Shaw has made his regular house call to KLBJ’s Dudley & Bob + Matt to help the people of Austin with their urologic issues. Dr. Shaw talked to the guys about men’s and women’s health issues, helped out some callers and even tried his hand at an ad read. Check out the full […]

Doc Talk: Why Are Men Generally Fertile at a Later Age Than Women?

October 15, 2019  |  Low Testosterone  Men's Health  

Testosterone in men peaks in your 20’s and can drop 1-2% every year from there, increasing your chance for infertility.

Why Are Men Shocking Their Penises

October 11, 2019  |  Erectile Dysfunction  Men's Health  

Shockwave Therapy for ED Affecting approximately 30 million men in the U.S., erectile dysfunction (ED) is common for men of all ages. Erectile dysfunction symptoms are two-fold. It includes difficulty achieving an erection and/or difficulty maintaining an erection. Oftentimes, the cause of ED is due to poor blood flow to the penis caused by a […]

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – Fox Austin

October 8, 2019  |  Prostate Cancer  TV Appearances  Uncategorized  

Dr. Shaw joined Good Day Austin to raise awareness of prostate cancer and what you need to keep yourself (or the men in your life) safe.

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