May 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Have plumbing issues? Have no fear, we are here for all your plumbing needs. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common urological condition caused by the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland in aging men. As the prostate enlarges, it can squeeze down on the urethra. This can cause men to have trouble urinating leading to […]
May 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
Recently we had a few patients drive up from San Antonio to have their vasectomy performed with us in Austin. Why drive 90 minutes up the street to have your vasectomy done? For starters, we offer a cash-price for our Vasectomy that allows many men and their families to choose this convenient form of birth […]
May 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
“Facetime with your Physician” As medicine advances, so should its ability to better take into account the demands and stresses of modern life. We have made a lot of progress in how we treat diseases, from ultrasonic kidney stone treatment to minimally invasive cancer-fighting robotic surgery. Now we have a new way of treating […]
April 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
There’s no better time to learn about men’s health than during April’s Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer in men aged 18-35, and is a serious disease that require serious attention. In the United States alone, 8,800 men will be diagnosed with Testicular Cancer this year. Men in […]
April 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness month, which is a good reminder to stay on top of your health! One of the most important things you can do during April to promote men’s health is get a testicular cancer screening. If your not due or if you’re not sure when you should get a testicular cancer screening, you can consult […]
March 23, 2016 | Men's Health
A hydrocele is a benign, non-cancerous collection of fluid surrounding the testicle. It is located within the outer layer of the testicle called the tunica vaginalis. Hydroceles can also develop due to inflammation or injury within the scrotum. The usual symptoms of a hydrocele include scrotal swelling, which can fluctuate throughout the day, as well […]
March 14, 2016 | Peyronie's Disease
Peyronie’s Disease is a condition where plaques form underneath the skin of the penis and lead to a curvature of the organ. There are both surgical and non-surgical treatments for Peyronie’s Disease. How To Treat Peyronie’s With Surgery Surgery is reserved for men with severe, disabling penile deformities that prevent satisfactory sexual intercourse. Most physicians recommend […]
March 7, 2016 | Peyronie's Disease
Peyronie’s Disease is a condition where plaques form underneath the skin of the penis and lead to a curvature of the organ. There are both surgical and non-surgical treatments for Peyronie’s Disease. How to treat Peyronie’s without surgery In about 13% of cases, Peyronie’s Disease goes away without treatment. Many physicians recommend conservative (non-surgical) treatment […]
February 29, 2016 | Prostate Cancer
Austin Urology Institute is proud to be among the first to offer the Apifiny non-PSA Blood Test! Apifiny non-PSA Blood Test is a new prostate cancer diagnostic technology. This simple test measures unique biomarker (autoantibodies) proteins in the blood that are generated by a man’s immune system against cancer in prostate tissue. Apifiny helps rule […]
February 22, 2016 | Bladder Enlarged Prostate Men's Health Prostate Cancer
Don’t be intimidated by the long Latin word. A diverticulum is an outpouching in the bladder, when an abnormal sac or pouch forms at a weak point in the bladder wall. It can be congenital, as in present at birth, or it can develop later in life. Normally, the bladder is relaxed when it is either […]
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