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 […]
January 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
Austin Urology Institute is proud to be amongst the first to offer Xiaflex as the first FDA approved treatment for men with Peyronie’s Disease. Peyronie’s disease is a painful condition involving curvature of the penis as a result of traumatic intercourse. The penis has two chambers, the corpus cavernosum, that fill with blood during an […]
December 18, 2013 | Austin Urology Kidney Health Men's Health Women's Health
A urologist is a specialist who deals with problems of the urinary system which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, and urethra. In addition to the urinary system, a urologist also sees male patients for issues with erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, and pain in the prostate or testicles. There can be some confusion between a […]
December 11, 2013 | Men's Health Women's Health
A urologist is a medical doctor that treats disorders of the urinary system for men and women, as well as the male reproductive system. This includes surgical and medical treatment. There is a wide variety of conditions ranging from low testosterone to urinary infections to cancer. Men’s health conditions include low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, prostate […]
November 21, 2013 | Bladder
Overactive bladder (OAB) can be a frustrating condition to live with. What many people don’t realize is that diet plays a significant role in symptoms of urinary frequency and urgency. This is often described as the “gotta go” feeling. Coffee is commonly a culprit in making these symptoms worse. Caffeine acts as a bladder irritant […]
October 18, 2013 | Enlarged Prostate Incontinence UTIs Vasectomy
An Artful Message at Austin’s Cultural Center When do you think about your urine? Probably when you’re in the restroom. That’s the idea behind our yearlong campaign taking over the Long Center restrooms. Part public service announcement, part site-specific art piece, these signs are designed to send the message of good urologic health exactly when […]
September 30, 2013 | Prostate Cancer
Cancer. It’s a terrifying concept. It’s not so much the idea of what the disease does to you that worries most, it’s the fact there’s always the chance to avoid the consequences. Sadly, not many people are aware of what’s happening to their bodies until it’s far too late. Although, thanks to the power of […]
September 19, 2013 | Bladder Men's Health Women's Health
Ladies and gentlemen, we have finally come to that special time of year. That time when the temperature starts cooling down, the leaves start changing color, yadda-yadda-yadda. All that is nice but let’s be real, it’s football season. It’s time to get the family and friends together, fire up the grill, yell and scream at […]
August 18, 2013 | Men's Health Vasectomy
Vasectomies can seem almost too good to be true sometimes, which leads to a lot of questions. When can I have sex after a vasectomy? Is sexual performance hindered by the procedure? Do you still ejaculate after a vasectomy? Every aspect of sex should be exactly the same after a vasectomy, except of course the possibility […]
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