May 17, 2014 | Vasectomy
Vasectomy reversals have a higher failure rate the longer you wait after your vasectomy. If you wait 5 years or more after your vasectomy to have a reversal, there will a lower success rate. If a reversal fails, and you still want to have children, sperm may be extracted from the testicle itself. We use […]
May 15, 2014 | Low Testosterone Men's Health
Testosterone can decrease with age. Natural testosterone can also decrease if you have used testosterone supplements or steroids in the past. Some men may have deficiencies in the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland called FSH and LH; these hormones signal your testicles to make more testosterone. There is also a rare brain tumor (non-cancerous) […]
May 13, 2014 | Low Testosterone Men's Health Uncategorized
Testosterone is essential for many bodily functions. It is a steroid sex hormone, which is mostly produced by the testicles that get signals from the pituitary gland in the brain. While the majority is made in the testicles, about 5% is made by the adrenal glands that sit on top of the kidney. Testosterone is […]
May 2, 2014 | Kidney Health Kidney Stones
It’s that time of year again, when Central Texas’ mild spring gives way to the heat of summer. Along with swimming, ice cream and sunshine, summer in Central Texas also means kidney stone season. Because of our heat, which leads to increased sweat and dehydration, along with increased levels of minerals in our water, our […]
April 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Dr. Shaw and the Austin Urology Institute are proud to be amongst the first to offer genetic testing for prostate cancer. As you may have read, there has been a lot of debate and discussion in regards to the diagnosis, management, and treatment of prostate cancer. What we have learned, in a general sense, that […]
April 21, 2014 | Low Testosterone
The term “Low Testosterone” has been popping up everywhere recently, from your doctor’s office to the news, and in pharmaceutical ads on television and in magazines. So what exactly is “Low T,” and why should you get checked? In this blog post, I’ll discuss the whys and hows of Low T, the symptoms to look […]
April 17, 2014 | Bladder
The Austin Urology Institute would like to announce the next big step in the fight against bladder cancer: the arrival of Narrow Band Imaging in the Travis County Area. As with any form of cancer, early detection is the most effective step in making a full recovery. However, with the Austin area’s current technology, standard […]
March 27, 2014 | Incontinence
You can’t always control when you pee. But you can at least know why: Why do I leak urine? Men and women leak urine for different reasons. Urinary leakage in women is typically associated with age, family history, and past pregnancies/deliveries. Men typically leak urine after a prostate surgery. Contact your doctor if urinary leakage […]
March 12, 2014 | Prostate Cancer
We at Austin Urology Institute get a lot of questions about when it’s appropriate and effective to get a prostate exam, and when a prostate biopsy is ordered after that. Here are the general guidelines: When do I need a prostate exam? Prostate exams (along with PSA blood test) are part of prostate cancer screening. […]
February 11, 2014 | Kidney Health
Kidney stones are increasingly becoming a problem in the United States, and much of that rise can be attributed to poor dietary habits and the growing rate of obesity. Because kidney stones are caused by what we eat and our lifestyle, they are prevented through the same mechanisms as well. Kidney stones are calcifications that […]
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