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Dr. Koushik Shaw and Austin Urology Institute explain the differences between vasectomy and tubal ligation for those considering female birth control.

August 14, 2015  |  Vasectomy  Women's Health  

Just because you’re done having kids, that doesn’t mean your done being intimate. These days, there are more options than ever for long term birth control, but most of these ask a lot from the ladies in the relationship. Comparatively, a vasectomy is one of the easier forms of birth control, and it’s permanent. Dr. […]

The Truth About Vasectomies vs Female Oral Contraception

August 5, 2015  |  Vasectomy  

Just because you’re done having kids, that doesn’t mean your done being intimate. These days, there are more options than ever for long term birth control, but most of these ask a lot from the ladies in the relationship. Comparatively, a vasectomy is one of the easier forms of birth control, and it’s permanent. Dr. […]

Robotic Surgery vs Traditional Open Surgery for Prostate Cancer

August 4, 2015  |  Prostate Cancer  

September is National Prostate Health Month, and as part of Austin Urology Institute’s mission to promote men’s health and educate men about their healthcare options, we’ve put together a handy chart that compares Da Vinci robotic surgery with traditional open surgery for the treatment of prostate cancer. Dr. Shaw and the AUI team have been at […]

The Truth About Circumcision

July 29, 2015  |  Uncategorized  

Dr. Koushik Shaw and the Austin Urology Institute Team are experts in men’s health, and we field lots of questions that many men are afraid to ask anyone else. We understand that men’s health can be a sensitive topic and we’re here to help. Today, Dr. Shaw shows tackles the tricky topic of circumcision. Is circumcision available […]

The Truth About Erectile Dysfunction

July 22, 2015  |  Men's Health  

Dr. Koushik Shaw and the Austin Urology Institute team are used to tackling tough questions about men’s health. One issue that many men face and are embarrassed to talk about is erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction is a sensitive subject, but nothing to be ashamed about. So don’t fret, men, Dr. Shaw is here to help […]

Dr. Shaw on Dudley & Bob, June 1

July 17, 2015  |  Men's Health  

Dr. Shaw made one of his regular visits to patients Dale Dudley and Bob Fonseca during the Dudley & Bob show on KLBJ-FM. Dr. Shaw and the guys discussed a variety of urologic topics, including kidney transplant, hysterectomy and numb penises. You can listen to the entire segment below! You don’t have to rely on the […]

The Truth about Low T

July 15, 2015  |  Low Testosterone  

Dr. Shaw and the Austin Urology Institute team are experts on male reproductive health, which means we field a lot of questions from men that they’re embarrassed to ask anyone else. One trending topic in the men’s health world is low testosterone, or as it’s known on billboards and radio ads, low T. What is […]

July is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month

July 6, 2015  |  Bladder  

July is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, and the Austin Urology Institute team has put together a handy fact sheet about the disease. While you may not hear about it very often, bladder cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the United States. At Austin Urology Institute, we bring the latest technology and techniques to […]

6 Ways to Prevent Kidney Stones

June 17, 2015  |  Kidney Stones  

Summertime is also the season of kidney stones. If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you never want to have another one. If you’ve never had one, consider yourself lucky. Kidney stones are inconvenient and painful. Luckily, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing one. Tips to Prevent Kidney Stones […]

What You Need to Know About Your Prostate

June 11, 2015  |  Men's Health  Prostate Cancer  

You are going to put your finger where? As a male you are getting older and the inevitable happens, you wind up at your doctors office with your pants down, asked to turn over and the doctor explains where his finger is going. You take a deep breath and let it happen, it is for […]

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