February 1, 2021 | Bladder
Keeping your bladder healthy and functioning as you age is important for both men and women. While men and women may experience different types of bladder problems due to different causes as they age, bladder health applies to everyone. Think you know all about your bladder? Urine luck! Here are some fast fun facts about […]
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 23, 2020 | Erectile Dysfunction
The popularity of a non-traditional treatment of erectile dysfunction is growing: Low intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT). Gone are the days of medication therapy as the only treatment option. Low intensity shock wave treatment is becoming popular as it is a safe, non-invasive, drug free treatment option for ED. It uses low intensity […]
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 […]
November 4, 2020 | Erectile Dysfunction The/Age
Shockwave therapy treatments have been around for a long time. They were used in various medical specialities to treat everything from kidney stones in the 1980s to orthopedic issues in the 1990s to cardiovascular disease in the 2000s. Most recently, the technology started to be deployed in 2012 to treat erectile dysfunction. Shockwave therapy, often […]
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? […]
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