March 3, 2024 | Men's Health Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility)
Keep Tabs on Your Ticker: Men’s Heart Health In the realm of men’s health, certain issues like erectile dysfunction (ED), low testosterone (T), and fatigue can often be indicative of underlying conditions beyond just urological concerns. At the Austin Urology Institute, we understand the interconnected nature of these issues and the pivotal role they play […]
March 1, 2024 | Low Libido Low Testosterone Men's Health
Alcohol, Sleep, and Men’s Health: Insights from Personal Data Howdy everyone, it’s Alex Hughes, urology NP at the Austin Urology Institute. I’ve embarked on a journey of personal exploration, leveraging insights from my Apple Watch’s sleep monitor feature to unravel the complex relationship between alcohol consumption, sleep quality, and men’s health. What I’ve discovered sheds […]
February 23, 2024 | Diet & Nutrition Low Libido Low Testosterone Sexual Health (ED, Hormones, & Fertility)
The Importance of Healthy Weight Loss At the Austin Urology Institute, our mission has always been to provide comprehensive care that addresses the diverse needs of our patients. Over the last five years, we’ve encountered a significant uptick in patients presenting with conditions such as erectile dysfunction (ED), fatigue, low testosterone (T), buried penis (hidden […]
February 19, 2024 | Bladder Women's Health
At our practice at the Austin Urology Institute, we have noticed a recurring pattern among a subset of patients: active adults under 50 experiencing severe urinary issues despite the absence of bacterial infections. This trend is not unique to our practice but reflects broader shifts in healthcare trends over the last decade. According to data […]
February 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Peyronie’s Disease Treatment Peyronie’s (pay-roe-NEE) disease is a condition in which fibrous scar tissue forms in the deeper tissues under the skin of the penis. This causes curved, painful erections. This can prevent you from having sex. Or it might make it hard to get or keep an erection, which also is called erectile dysfunction. […]
February 1, 2024 | Bladder Uncategorized
A New Weapon Against Bladder Cancer Are you undergoing BCG bladder instillation therapy? If you answered yes, there is an additional therapy that may help prevent recurrence of bladder tumors. Nearly three-fourths of patients diagnosed with high-risk bladder cancer will recur or progress within ten years. Even though most patients recover from bladder cancer, the vast […]
January 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Preventative Prostate Management Just Got Easier As we age, it is important that we keep an eye on our comprehensive health profile. For men, montotiring their PSA levels can help them get ahead of prostate problems and provide them with a peace of mind. Elevated levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) often evoke concern and anxiety […]
January 22, 2024 | Men's Health Uncategorized
Infertility Issues? Are you Having Difficulty Conceiving? Are your Swimmers Moving Slow? We can help! We see many male patients who have low sperm counts, difficulty conceiving and slow swimmers. With the help of prescription medications like Clomid for male infertility and Specialty vitamins like Contraception XR Motility support, many of our patients are able to […]
January 19, 2024 | Kidney Stones
(Not So) Fun Facts About Kidney Stones Kidney stones can affect just about anyone. There are many factors, both genetic and environmental, that can make a person more or less likely to develop kidney stones. The majority of kidney stones are calcium stones (80%), most of which are composed primarily of calcium oxalate or calcium […]
January 12, 2024 | Low Testosterone
Howdy from Austin Urology Institute, my name is Alex Hughes, Urology NP. Today, we’ll delve into the nuanced differences between two medications integral to managing testosterone levels and fertility: Enclomiphene and Clomiphene for low testosterone. Understanding the Medications Clomiphene, a blend of Enclomiphene and Zuclomiphene, stimulates testosterone production by triggering hormone release from the pituitary […]
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