If you are considering a vasectomy, you will likely find more information than you can digest about the procedure itself and your initial recovery from the procedure. That information may not answer your more pressing questions, namely, when will you be able to resume sexual activity, and when will you be 100% sterile. Both of these questions are easily addressed.
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Any patient who has passed kidney stones knows that once you have them you are prone to having additional stones form. Diet is an important consideration when trying to prevent formation of future stones. Although diet is only one component of an overall program to maintain kidney health, it often goes a long way toward kidney stone management.
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It is pretty easy for most couples to decide when they are ready to stop adding to their family. The problem is often deciding what method of birth control to use. Many forms designed for women use hormones to prevent pregnancy, something that can have long-term health consequences. Tubal ligation is a permanent option for women,
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When a man gets the results that he has an elevated PSA, it can strike fear in him much the same as when a woman finds a lump in her breast. While an elevated PSA can mean prostate cancer, often times there are more benign causes.
The following are 6 non-cancerous sources of an abnormal PSA test:
Prostatitis —…
Virtually everyone is familiar with having to provide a urine specimen during routine health care checkups. Your doctor will perform several tests on your urine, including checks for sugar, bacteria and blood. Microscopic hematuria means that blood is present in your urine but it is only visible under microscope. Most causes are not serious, but if tests finds blood,
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At Urology Austin, we see many patients who suffer from the bladder consequences from multiple sclerosis, or MS. That’s because the bladder and surrounding muscles are controlled by the central nervous system, which is the primary target of MS.
Common bladder dysfunction symptoms are:
Urgency: the intense feeling to urinate immediately
Frequency: visiting the bathroom as often as every 15 minutes or more
Nocturia: the need to urinate repeatedly at night,…
Men’s Health Month has shed light on several serious male health issues throughout June. One in particular continues to be difficult for men to face and talk about, yet it is extremely common and affects millions. Andropause, or male menopause, is associated with low levels of testosterone and strikes 1 in 3 men over the age of 45.
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While many of us will be celebrating Father’s Day this weekend, some men (and women) may not find the day so cheerful because they are dealing with male infertility. Male infertility accounts for approximately 40 percent, that’s nearly half, of the more than 2 million married couples suffering from infertility each year (National Institutes of Health).
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Like heart health, prostate health should be taken very seriously by men of all ages. Since June is recognized as Men’s Health Month nationwide, now is a good time to be reminded of some common issues affecting the male prostate gland.The most serious is prostate cancer, which we routinely diagnose and treat here at Urology Austin.
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Don’t Let Bladder Problems Ruin Your Special Day
Let’s face it. As much as we all love being moms, childbearing can leave some not-so-desirable, long-lasting effects, including bladder issues. One in four women over the age of 18 will suffer from incontinence at some point in their lives. And many of these women will suffer in silence,
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