Semen is a thick fluid produced in the testicles which contains male sperm. When couples have trouble conceiving a child, it may be due to a male infertility issue related to sperm rather than a female reproductive issue.
Following are some basic facts about semen and sperm:
The odds of natural conception can be increased by improving the total motile sperm count to 80 million.…
Vitamin C is supposed to be the ‘go to’ for when you’re feeling under the weather, right? But a new warning…research finds too much Vitamin C can lead to painful side effects like an increased risk of kidney stones, tiny masses of crystals that can painfully obstruct the urinary tract. The signs and symptoms include:
severe pain from the flank to groin or to the genital area and inner thigh.…
June is Men’s Health Month in Central Texas
Three years ago, Urology Austin approached the City of Austin to declare June as Men’s Health Month and a formal proclamation was established (read more about it in a previous blog). And again this June, we are continuing our commitment to keeping the men of Central Texas healthy.
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There’s a muscle group most women (and some men) don’t talk about much… and that’s our pelvic floor. But we should think about it because it’s the group of muscles that support our pelvic organs like the bladder, vagina and recturm. It’s extremely important to your overall health and affects functions like
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(Part 1 of a 3 part blog series)
By Urology Austin’s Jeffrey Kocurek, M.D.
Urinary habits are often taken for granted, but the negative impact that urinary issues have on everyday aspects of quality of life are tremendous.
Urinary incontinence, defined as the unintentional loss of urine, affects 10 to 13 million Americans.
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A 10-year study involving men with localized prostate cancer – the largest trial of its kind – has shown that a radiotherapy regimen involving higher doses of radiation is a better option than receiving lower doses. The findings also demonstrated the overall effectiveness of radiotherapy for men with localized disease.
Set up in 1998,
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There’s a muscle group most women (and some men) don’t talk about much… and that’s our pelvic floor. But we should think about it because it’s the group of muscles that support our pelvic organs like the bladder, vagina and rectum. It’s extremely important to your overall health and affects functions like bladder and bowel control and even sex.
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Attention meat lovers! Recent studies show that vegetarians have lower blood pressure than their meat-eating counterparts. But does that mean you have to give up your weekends at The Salt Lick? Absolutely not. Just because you eat meat doesn’t mean you can’t load up on tasty veggies, too. In fact, produce enhances your protein. So consider these seven nutrient-rich vegetables to keep your diet balanced and your body healthy.
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At Urology Austin, you hear us talk about prostate cancer constantly…it’s the second most common cancer among American males. 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with it in their lifetime. And the numbers don’t lie. Prostate cancer is all too common… and it’s a potential killer.
So what can you do to minimize your risk?
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Chances are you’ve seen TV commercials and have heard the term “Low-T” – a catch phrase referring to low testosterone. Drug companies have marketed heavily to consumers in recent years, urging men to consider hormones to treat the symptoms of “low T”. And it’s worked.
Testosterone therapy can help men suffering from low sexual desire,
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