August 8, 2014 | Low Testosterone
Testosterone is a steroid hormone. Mostly the testicles produce testosterone, and a small amount is produced by the adrenal glands. The testicles receive a signal from hormones in the pituitary gland (in your brain) that tell them to either start or stop testosterone production. Testosterone is used in the medical world to regulate many functions […]
August 6, 2014 | Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer spreads (metastasizes) when the cancer cells have migrated away from the prostate. It can spread through the lymph nodes and/or bloodstream. Metastasis of prostate cancer typically occurs in the bone, brain, lungs, and liver. When does it spread to the bones? Prostate cancer will spread to the bones only when it is not […]
July 21, 2014 | Erectile Dysfunction
While erectile dysfunction can affect 50% of men over the age of 40, men of any age or background can experience difficulty with erections. Most common risk factors include: Age over 50 Obesity Sleep apnea Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Smoking Cardiovascular disease Low testosterone Anxiety Please call to schedule an appointment for preventative/follow-up […]
July 17, 2014 | Low Testosterone Vasectomy
A vasectomy will not lower testosterone. The only function of a vasectomy is to disrupt sperm production. The testicles produce both sperm and testosterone. While the sperm travels through the vas deferens, the testosterone is actually absorbed into the bloodstream.
July 15, 2014 | Low Testosterone
There are two types of testosterone supplements: 1). exogenous testosterone, which includes topical creams/gels, injections, pellets, etc. 2). FSH and LH agonists that promote your body’s own production of testosterone. Both types of medications raise testosterone in your blood, which provides you with more energy, increased libido. Please call to schedule an appointment for preventative/follow-up […]
June 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
Dr. Koushik Shaw talks about his decision to start the Austin Urology Institute in this recent post on Hastings Humans‘ The Good Call Blog. Here’s a snippet from the article: “Unlike large group practices that are run similar to chain restaurants – one standardized product every patient receives – Austin Urology Institute prides itself on […]
June 18, 2014 | Erectile Dysfunction
You are over the age of 40 and having a hard time getting an erection, it’s ok. This is common for 50% of men over 40. If you are under 40, treatment works the same way. There are different reasons behind why this happens. Erectile dysfunction can occur due to stress, anxiety, low testosterone, and […]
June 16, 2014 | Men's Health Women's Health
We have all been there. You stand up and look right before you flush and you ask yourself, is that normal? Before you diagnose yourself, here are some of the most common colors of urine that stir questions. Urine that is orange may be discolored due to the foods you are eating or certain […]
June 14, 2014 | Incontinence
Sometimes we laugh a little too hard or cough or have that really big sneeze and all of a sudden we pee a little. This can be a funny experience for yourself that you usually don’t tell anyone, but you need to be careful and make sure it is not caused by something more serious. […]
June 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
What happens to sperm after a vasectomy? After a vasectomy, the sperm continues to be produced, however they do not travel through the vas deferens due to the vasectomy. If the sperm have nowhere to go, they are broken down and absorbed by the body. In rare cases, sperm may collect in a cyst of […]
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